more than you ever wanted to know…

Another chance to learn more about moi! Try and hold back your excitement. Beth tagged me and I’m going for it.

What were you doing 10 years ago?

I think I was a Sophomore in high school at the time? Probably at that point still rocking out the grunge look. Cords and birks or those famous clogs of the time, earthy tones, and some type of wool sweater. Oh, and definitely a hemp necklace. That I made myself. Quite a fashion statement.

What were you doing 1 year ago?

It wasn’t too much of a change from today. I was getting used to a new apartment, and a new car. I think it was around this time last year that I went away for one of the best weekends ever to NH with my best friends.

Five snacks you enjoy:

1– Almonds
2– Humus/Tabouli and pita bread
3– Cheetos
4– String cheese
5– Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Five songs you know all the lyrics to:

1– Message in a Bottle- The Police

2– Just Another Day (Without You)- John Secada
3– Plush- Stone Temple Pilots
4– Lucky Star- Madonna
5– Walk Away- Ben Harper

Five things you would do if you were a millionaire:

1– Stop renting and buy a house
2– Pay off Sallie Mae.
3– Invest? Because that seems like the right thing to do?
4– Take my family on a relaxing trip somewhere
5– Travel.

Five bad habits:

1– Biting my lips, often when I’m nervous. Sometimes when I’m just plain bored.
2– Leaving everything to the last minute
3– Getting sucked into a good Lifetime, and staying up way later than I should
4– Not putting my laundry away
5– Eating too fast

Five things you like doing:

1– Spending a good chunk of time in a bookstore and café
2– Obviously, people watching
3– Writing, and pilates
4– Drinking chocolate milk, sending cards
5– Taking self-enrichment type classes, and going to the beach

Five things you would never wear again:

1– A hypercolor tee shirt
2– Double Denim. Horrid.
3– One of those embroidered vests. You know, that are fabric-y in the front, and silk in the back? And holy hell, I think they even tie. Wow. I was bringing sexy back big time when I busted out that fashion statement in 6th grade. H-O-T.
4– Hot pink stirrup pants. Unless of course I am going to an 80’s party.
5– A scrunchie.

Five favorite toys:

Hmm… this is a tough one. I don’t have many toys, toys. I’m pulling this out of my ass:
1– My ipod.
2– Hair straightener?
3– XM radio
4– Rapozo, our fake, breathing kitty. Meow!

5– My digital camera

Extra:

Here’s a couple pictures of Cosmo, who likes blogging as much as me…

 

thoughts of my day

this post inspired me to whip up a list of my own…

thoughts that i have had today.

here you have some of the wild stuff that goes on inside my crazy head:
i wish it wasn’t going to rain this weekend
i really want some new shoes. like asap.
peep toe pumps specifically.
i wish i was made of money
there are two concerts i want to see
nelly furtado and jt
i have not enough money to afford both, let alone probably one
why is he staring at me?
way too much perfume lady!
you need to shave
would he change his mind now, if i asked to get a kitten?
not having my morning coffee really sucks
why can’t i write like her?
i really need a haircut
do brown and grey go together?
i wonder if heidi is still living with spencer…
i wish i had tivo to tape alec baldwin on the view tomorrow
i’ll be 25 next week
how come people view evites and don’t respond?
i haven’t been to one of my favorite martini bars in a while, we’re overdue
i want to hangout with david schwimmer
i wouldn’t be able to function well, at all, without my ipod gabes.
eb’s wishlist that time was really cool.
i wish i had the power to transport myself from one place to another
because i hate traffic.
why hasn’t he called?
she’s really lucky
this shirt shrunk
i need a mani/pedi combo, thanks
that library book from last year is really overdue, still
im excited for grey’s tonight
but im going to miss it.
a simple thank you to my birthday message to him would have been appropriate.
i need to stop picking my nails when i’m nervous. it’s really kinda gross.
my skin’s dry
i wish i could go to that beer tasting with them tonight that i told them about
i really don’t want to stop and get grapes for tonight
i could fall asleep right now. for the night, and it’s 6:20pm

 

thinking blogs

Thanks to of my new favorite reads–Melissavina, for nominating me for a Thinking Blogger Award!

The only rule that goes along with accepting this award is to now list five blogs that “make me think.”

Well I can’t do it.

It’s not that I can’t list five.
It’s that I can’t list only five.

So. Instead, look over there to the right and see what I Check Out.

Because you should too.

 

thinking blogs

Thanks to of my new favorite reads–Melissavina, for nominating me for a Thinking Blogger Award!

The only rule that goes along with accepting this award is to now list five blogs that “make me think.”

Well I can’t do it.

It’s not that I can’t list five.
It’s that I can’t list only five.

So. Instead, look over there to the right and see what I Check Out.

Because you should too.

 

Interviewed

I’ve been “interviewed” by Brandy.

1. If you suddenly possess an extraordinary talent in one of the arts that you don’t currently have, what would you choose?
–Hmm.. maybe musical talent. I love music so much, going to live shows, finding new random bands, etc. I would love if I had a voice that could be taken out of the car or shower.

2. How do you deal with anger?
–Really, I seldom get “angry.” Obviously there’s those times that I get pissed off, but it usually goes away pretty quick. If something is really bothering me though, I will chew gum. And eat chocolate. Working out always helps too. And I phone a friend. For sure.

3. What is the one accomplishment you are most proud of?
–Probably the fact that I got my Graduate degree at a pretty young age. I had it by the time I was 23. I suppose that’s an accomplishment, and one of which I‘m most proud.

4. If you could live the life of any fictional character for one day, who would you want to be?
–It sounds cliche, in the whole blogging world to choose this, but I don’t care. Carrie Bradshaw. Because look at those shoes! and all the cute outfits! and the MEN! Aidan and Big and Berger. Uh, so yeah. I‘d pick her.

5. Why do you blog?
–I started blogging just to actually have more a commitment to writing. A venue of sorts to get my thoughts and observations just out there. A place where I would devote time, regularly to actually pursue a longtime passion of mine. And in the process, I’ve met some really great people, with similar creative interests which has been really cool. Blogging also helps me to see what the hell I’m trying to do, think, say, etc. Getting it out there in writing often helps me to gain some more perspective on things. And in turn, see other points of view which is also pretty sweet.

If you are interested in participating, here are the rules:
Leave me a comment saying, “Interview me!”
I will respond by e-mailing you five questions. I get to pick them, and you have to answer them all.
You will update your blog with the answers to the questions.
You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post.
When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.

 

Interviewed

I’ve been “interviewed” by Brandy.

1. If you suddenly possess an extraordinary talent in one of the arts that you don’t currently have, what would you choose?
–Hmm.. maybe musical talent. I love music so much, going to live shows, finding new random bands, etc. I would love if I had a voice that could be taken out of the car or shower.

2. How do you deal with anger?
–Really, I seldom get “angry.” Obviously there’s those times that I get pissed off, but it usually goes away pretty quick. If something is really bothering me though, I will chew gum. And eat chocolate. Working out always helps too. And I phone a friend. For sure.

3. What is the one accomplishment you are most proud of?
–Probably the fact that I got my Graduate degree at a pretty young age. I had it by the time I was 23. I suppose that’s an accomplishment, and one of which I‘m most proud.

4. If you could live the life of any fictional character for one day, who would you want to be?
–It sounds cliche, in the whole blogging world to choose this, but I don’t care. Carrie Bradshaw. Because look at those shoes! and all the cute outfits! and the MEN! Aidan and Big and Berger. Uh, so yeah. I‘d pick her.

5. Why do you blog?
–I started blogging just to actually have more a commitment to writing. A venue of sorts to get my thoughts and observations just out there. A place where I would devote time, regularly to actually pursue a longtime passion of mine. And in the process, I’ve met some really great people, with similar creative interests which has been really cool. Blogging also helps me to see what the hell I’m trying to do, think, say, etc. Getting it out there in writing often helps me to gain some more perspective on things. And in turn, see other points of view which is also pretty sweet.

If you are interested in participating, here are the rules:
Leave me a comment saying, “Interview me!”
I will respond by e-mailing you five questions. I get to pick them, and you have to answer them all.
You will update your blog with the answers to the questions.
You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post.
When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.

 

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five things you don’t know already

I was tagged by Joy for this one.

Post five things about yourself that you have never posted about before.

1. I have a graduate degree in Counseling. A specific type. And I got it by doing a five year program in school, where I took graduate courses my senior year of college, and had one additional year, and viola!- I had my degree with only one additional year of school. Not a bad deal, eh?

2. I once fell through a glass display case when I was working as a lifeguard in 1998. I have a big scar on my knee as a result. I hate this story, totally gives me the creeps.

3. I LOVE elderly people. I have a Certificate in Gerontolgy. I think old people are amazing- even cranky ones. I just love them.

4. I’m a little OCD about checking certain things. ie: my hair straightener to make sure it’s off, that I have the right lip gloss in my purse, directions, over and over to make sure I’ve got them right.

5. I once spent a week in a convent. I know, shocking and really, pretty unbelievable. I was on a week long volunteer/mission type program in college. Two people needed to stay in the convent as our living quarters were slim pickings. My friend and I volunteered and it was one of the most memorable experiences ever. I had a blast.

Brooke and Copasetic Fish you’re it!

 

five things you don’t know already

I was tagged by Joy for this one.

Post five things about yourself that you have never posted about before.

1. I have a graduate degree in Counseling. A specific type. And I got it by doing a five year program in school, where I took graduate courses my senior year of college, and had one additional year, and viola!- I had my degree with only one additional year of school. Not a bad deal, eh?

2. I once fell through a glass display case when I was working as a lifeguard in 1998. I have a big scar on my knee as a result. I hate this story, totally gives me the creeps.

3. I LOVE elderly people. I have a Certificate in Gerontolgy. I think old people are amazing- even cranky ones. I just love them.

4. I’m a little OCD about checking certain things. ie: my hair straightener to make sure it’s off, that I have the right lip gloss in my purse, directions, over and over to make sure I’ve got them right.

5. I once spent a week in a convent. I know, shocking and really, pretty unbelievable. I was on a week long volunteer/mission type program in college. Two people needed to stay in the convent as our living quarters were slim pickings. My friend and I volunteered and it was one of the most memorable experiences ever. I had a blast.

Brooke and Copasetic Fish you’re it!