The Rules
1. You must post the rules.
2. Post 11 fun facts about yourself on the blog post.
3. Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post, and then
create 11 new questions to ask the people you've tagged.
4. Tag 4 people and link them on your post
5. Let them know you've tagged them!
11 fun facts about me:
1. This one kind of goes without saying, because if you're reading this blog right now you most definitely already know, but it's also the most fun fact of my life right now that in August Andrew and I are expecting our first baby! The anticipation of meeting him/her grows by the day, and so does my love. I've said it before, but growing a baby is one of the most amazing experiences I've ever had, and I haven't even felt a kick yet!
2. I really enjoy reading, but I haven't read a book since our honeymoon. I guess I just don't make time for it, even though I have a long list of books that I would love to read. Right now I am reading "What to Expect When You're Expecting", but that doesn't really count because it's not the type of book you read cover to cover (to me at least). I do read blogs everyday, which may seem like a hobby that would get me nowhere in life, but I have actually learned SO much from reading blogs. Andrew and I were discussing swaddling the other day because of a picture he saw of a baby in one of those zip up swaddle blankets, and I spat out a bunch of pros and cons of swaddling. He asked me "how in the world do you know that much about swaddling??" My answer? Blogs.
3. I am a self proclaimed dog breed expert. When I was little I had so many books about dogs that I would literally study. I would read them over and over again, quiz myself, and live in this little dream world where I could have as many dogs as I wanted. If you can't tell by reading this, I was definitely not 'cool' or 'popular' by any means when I was a kid :)! To this day my brain has saved a special spot for dog breeds. It's kind of crazy how I've preserved so much information that is kind of useless in my day to day life.
4. Driving in New Orleans has given me road rage. I have never had problems with getting upset while driving, but now that I live in this city where it seems like maybe 1 out of 100 people took drivers education I catch myself getting heated really easily.
5. I could eat cereal for every meal. As long as I had a good variety, I really don't think I would ever get tired of it.
6. I love photography. I enjoy taking pictures, looking at pictures, and reading about how to take better pictures. I think my love stems from my Granddad, who is a professional photographer in my eyes. He shows and sells his work in shows, and I love rummaging through his darkroom.
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| The beautiful Leslie on her senior photo shoot that I had the privilege of doing |
7. I'm really finicky about meat. I would not call myself a picky person because I really will try anything, but when it comes to meat I just have some strange OCD tendencies, especially when I'm cooking with it. I don't like to eat any frozen meals with frozen chicken or beef in it, canned meat is a big no-no, and when preparing meat I tend to go crazy when cutting off the fatty parts, in the end I usually look at my pile of scraps and it's half fat half meat that could have been used. If I catch a whiff of raw meat while I'm cutting it and I think might smell funny, I can't bring myself to eat it no matter how delicious it smells or looks after it's cooked. Weird, I know.
8. My favorite piece of clothing is a raggedy mustard yellow cardigan that's missing a button and has little pills of fabric all over it. I wear it regularly and probably will until it rips in half.
9. I have an irrational fear of birds. Big black birds really scare me, pigeons freak me out with their nastiness, and parrots...don't get me started.
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| a big step for me |
10. I can't wait until Andrew and I can have a dog. Our current landlords wont let us have pets, but that is a must with our next house. I get overly excited when I think about adding a dog to our family.
11. Andrew and I love catching up on TV shows together at night. Our favorites these days include: Modern Family, Grey's Anatomy (I've got him hooked), New Girl, The Middle, Parenthood (ALWAYS makes me cry...especially these days), and (ashamedly) The Bachelor.
Whew! That was harder than I thought it would be.
Now for Robyn's questions for me:
1. If you could go on a vacation tomorrow, price not important, where would you go?
I would want to go to Greece. I don't know if I've watched Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants one too many times or not, but it looks too beautiful to be true.
2. What ridiculous fashion style have you embraced at one point? (hair style, tube socks, bright eyeshadow... you know there was something!)
I cut my hair in a pixie cut. I'm not sure if that would count as ridiculous to most people, but after I did it, I felt like it was a ridiculous choice. It grew on me, but I will NEVER do it again.
3. Sweet or salty snacks?
Tough one, Robyn. These days I think I would choose salty over sweet. Although girl scout cookies just came in, so I may change my tune. Let's just resign to saying I'm a fatty and I love both.
4. What was your favorite childhood movie?
Probably Lion King. I used to pretend I was a lion with my cousins, and I was convinced I could sing like Simba when he was a kid lion. I also loved watching the Animal Planet shows about dogs (surprise , surprise).
5. What is a food you could never give up?
Mexican food. Chips, salsa, queso, guacamole, enchiladas. This Texas girl loves Mexican food!
6. Would you prefer to be inside or outside on your day off?
On my days off, I like to wake up slow. Reading blogs and drinking coffee while snuggled up on the couch in the morning is an ideal start to a day off. If it's nice outside, Andrew and I might take a stroll down to the French Quarter. So, I would prefer both!
7. Do you have a favorite verse or Scripture passage?
Yes, 1 Peter 5:6-7 has been a wonderful reminder so often in my life.
"Humble yourselves, therefore, under the might hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you."
8. Do you sing in the shower?
Not much these days. Mostly because I shower in the morning while Andrew is still asleep and I don't want to wake him up. If I'm taking a shower and know I wont disturb him, then heck yeah, I belt it!
9. What is your ideal outfit for a date night?
My favorite skinny jeans, a cute top, and fun colored shoes.
10. What are three things you hope to accomplish over the next 10 years?
Buy a house, fill it with children (biological and fostered/adopted), and find my true passion in nursing.
11. How have you seen God working in your life this past year?
God has grown me tremendously this past year, through being engaged, getting married, and now having a baby I have learned selflessness to a new degree! It's challenging and wonderful and I can't wait to see what He has in store next. I am so grateful for how He has blessed Andrew and I.
Next UP!
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My questions for you wonderful ladies are:
1. What is the most interesting thing you have ever done?
2. What are your favorite blogs?
3. Who do you look up to and admire, why?
4. If you had to eat at the same restaurant every day, where would it be?
5. What is your most valued possession?
6. If you could tell your 16 year old self one thing, what would it be?
7. What is your favorite childhood memory?
8. What is your biggest pet peeve?
9. What is your favorite photo that you have taken? Post it!
10. What is your favorite food?
11. What are three things you want to do/accomplish before you die?
Love your answers! I couldn't wait to read it and see what you put!
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