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Shari from Rain into Rainbows tagged me in this little challenge. I think she’s just looking to get me blogging more frequently. ;)

Eleven random things about me. That’s what I’m supposed to write about. So that’s what I’ll do. Here it goes:

  1. I’ve decided to go back to school for a degree in something or other. Hoping for winter semester.
  2. I’m obsessed with pens and found a pen site—Jet Pens. Of course every pen I’ve wanted to order is out of stock. Maybe a sign?
  3. I was super nervous about having another baby, but wouldn’t trade her for a pen! (See what I did there?)
  4. I have absolutely no will power what-so-ever.
  5. I work from home 5 days a week, from 10am to 4pm. I’ve been at the same company for 8 years. The longest I’ve ever been anywhere.
  6. I have a serious addiction to potatoes. It’s actually harder for me to stop eating potatoes than it was to quit smoking. (Did that cold turkey.)
  7. I love purple. But blue purple not red purple.
  8. I want a new desktop and a new laptop. I’m greedy like that.
  9. I secretly (well I guess not anymore) love to watch Melissa & Joan reruns.
  10. I know this is one of Shari’s, but I want to bling up my blog too. Just have zero time.
  11. I love Twilight so much I think I’m going to cry at the end of BD part II.

And, Shari’s questions for me:

  • Do you have pets? If so how many and what kind? Yep. One dog, one cat. Two pains in the asses.
  • Are you a city gal or a country girl? Hmmmm… I’m definitely more city than country, but ultimately I’d have to go with suburban. ;)
  • What’s your favorite fruit? Strawberries!!
  • How many countries have you visited/lived in? One.
  • How many states have you visited/lived in? Visited: 8. Lived in: 2.
  • What’s your favorite color? Purple!
  • Do you WOH or WIH? (I’m not even gonna say SAH, because we all know just how much work *that* can be!) Work at home and couldn’t be more grateful.
  • Are you married? If so, for how long? Yep. May 2nd will be 12 years. (Together 16 in August.)
  • What trend from your teens makes you cringe when you look back? Diaper pants!!
  • What makes you feel great about yourself? My geekness.
  • What is your dream vehicle? Lamborghini.
  • Since the people I would tag have already been tagged, this ends with me. But if you’re reading and you feel so inclined, go ahead and take a stab at it. :)

    Tag Rules
    Post these rules on your blog
    You must post 11 random things about yourself.
    Answer the questions set for you in their post.
    Create 11 new questions for the people you tag to answer.
    Go to their blog and tell them that you’ve tagged them.
    No stuff in the tagging section about you are tagged if you are reading this. You legitimately have to tag 11 people but if you don’t know 11 bloggers, tag as many as you can. (I have no clue what this means. I’m just copying & pasting. )

    Early Birthday Presents!

    So, a photo of me, two years ago. That’s what this post is supposed to contain. So, there you go. Me, two years ago, in the photo to the right. ;) Not much has changed. Similar haircut though I have bangs now since the baby ripped the hair at the front hairline out. Wisps. That’s what I’ve freaking got now. And it’s red. I do wish my skin was nice like that. Pregnancy hormones read my skin the riot act and, well, it’s not nice.

    My birthday is in 2 days. The husband made the mistake of telling me he got my gifts (due to the Super Bowl, we’re celebrating next Sunday). I suggested, since he gets home late from work, that he give them to me today. :) So he did. I got a cute Willow Tree figurine (The Quilt), which I think was wink at how the baby is so attached to me. I also got a Pandora charm for my bracelet. Purple, well, amethyst. (I am so lucky that I love purple and my birthstone is purple!) It’s very pretty. And the other gift I got was this:


    Isn’t it adorable?! The blanket is really in water. It’s not fake ‘plastic’ water. It’s like a snow globe. :) It has a few meanings to me. One, we just got a new washer/dryer, front loading. That took forever and a day to get. Then, the whole patience thing. I’ll admit, I’ve got a short fuse and need to learn to be more patient. Also, the baby. It was 10 years of waiting to be ready to have another. And she was definitely worth the wait. :)

    I’m so ready to start the new week. I can’t wait to make my birthday cake. It’s going to be fabulous! ;)

     

    My Favorite Photo of my Best Friend

    So let’s start off by saying, yes, I skipped quite a few days. But, I’m going to pick up where I left off as to not repeat and bore. ;) So on with day four: My favorite photo of my best friend.

    Since my bestie lives far away, here’s an oldie but goodie (and I smooshed out her face in case she didn’t want it posted):


    Ah, I miss you chica! (You can be her friend, too, and find her here.)

    Today is also the first day of my birth-month. LOL I celebrate ALL month long. Unfortunately thanks to the superbowl, we have to celebrate on the 12th instead of the 5th (my birthday is on the 7th). <pout>

    Now onto my first organizational attack (I’ve decided to grow up this year!): my desk. Until later!

    30 Day Challenge, Day 3: My Favorite Store

    Oh, this is a no brainer. I’ll give you one hint.

    Yep. Oh glorious red one. Seller of all things you’d never need (and a few of what you do). I spend about $100 a visit, which if I’m not careful, could be every 2-3 days. And lord help me, I’ve now got a Target debit card. That’s right folks, I now save 5% on every. single. purchase.

    I love my Target. Maybe I’ll hit them up tomorrow.

    30 Day Challenge, Day 2: What I Ate Today

    Just a quickie today. I’ve cleaned up way more baby yuck than normal so I’m way behind in all my other stuff. So, I totally deserved  to eat an ice cream sandwich. Just wish it wasn’t a “diet” one, though truthfully, these are the best ice cream sandwiches in the world. (I’m serious. If you haven’t had one, get one. Even if you’re not dieting!)

    Tomorrow = hump day… couldn’t have been better timing. ;)