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Up until my last half of college, I was always a goody goody two shoes. I never broke the rules, worked hard to get all As in school, and preferred to stay under the radar. Then college came around and I went a little crazy with partying and not caring too much about perfection. I had the mindset that I couldn’t achieve it, so why even bother being good at all?  I guess you could say now I have found a nice place to settle in the middle. I try to do things well, but don’t seek perfection, and just go about happily living my life and trying to spread love to others.

It’s always nice when the love comes back to you too though. I got two goody goodies delivered to me in the last 24 hours. First off, I received a batch of Lindsay’s mother’s special homemade chocolate chip cookies in the mail. As well as a cute Halloween card and some fun stickers for Makenzie.

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Oh, sweet heavens. I will need to practice some serious self control around these babies. I have a weakness for chocolate chip cookies. Especially ones that have such a soft, chewy, almost dough-like consistency. Lindsay, let your mom know that these are perfect. Thank you so much!

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Another goody goody arrived on my doorstep today. I’ve been “Boo”-ed!!! Our Mom’s Club has been doing a fun activity where each person goes to 2 other moms’ doors to ring the doorbell, drop a treat, and RUN! It is a secret little game to liven up the Halloween fun. I found this little friend on my doorstep.

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Have I mentioned how much I love fall and all the little traditions that go with it? Oh, I have? Well, I just had to say it again. Now, I get to pass on the fun sometime this weekend or Monday. 😀

Well, time for me to log off so I can spend a goody goody of a night with my husband. We’re doing the usual Friday night routine of a pizza dinner on the couch with a movie or some DVR’d shows. I love Friday!

  • Were you more of a goody goody or wild child growing up?
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Posted by on October 22nd, 2010 38 Comments

a whole bunch of stuff you likely didn’t care to know

Is it just me, or did this week go by incredibly fast? I can hardly believe it is already Friday! That’s one of those great feelings, huh? We have a fun weekend ahead of us with a fall party with friends and a drive to a little town in North GA as another tradition. I seriously LOVE this time of year!

Earlier this week, Gracie posted a fun post using an old school MySpace survey. Even though I never had a MySpace page, I still loved the idea and think it fits perfectly for a fun Friday post. So, here we go!

Is there anybody you just wish would fall off the planet? Not really. I don’t hate on people that much.

How do you flush the toilet in public? With my hand, but then proceed to wash well. I’m not too germaphobic.

Do you wear your seatbelt in the car? Always! C’mon now. One of my biggest (irrational) fears is that one day I will get in a terrible wreck. I have had “premonitions” about one for years.

Do you have a crush on someone? My husband. He’s pretty awesome.

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Name one thing you worry about running out of. Toilet paper. I hate that! And it happened last week.

What famous person do you (or other people) think you resemble? I have heard Jamie Pressley numerous times…but that’s when I had blonde hair. I don’t know if I see it really.

What is your favorite pizza topping? I prefer plain cheese or lots of veggies. Mushrooms are my favorite part of the veggie topping though.

Do you crack your knuckles? No!! The sound drives me crazy.

What song do you hate the most. That Cha-Cha song they play at weddings, dances, and things. HATE!

Did just mentioning that song make it get stuck in your head? No. I hate it that much that I refuse to allow it space in my brain.

What are your super powers? I grow people. I have always wanted one of those CafePress shirts!

Peppermint or spearmint? Peppermint. Only peppermint.

Where are your car keys? In my purse. Please don’t steal my car, though. I need that outlet to the outside world, people!

Whose answers to this questionnaire do you want to hear? Everyone’s! I love learning random crapola about my friends.

What's your most annoying habit? Peter would likely say how I have selective hearing…especially when on the computer. Yea, that can be annoying I bet.

Where did you last go on vacation? Philadelphia for my friend’s wedding.

What is your best physical feature? I think either my eyes or my legs.

What 3 things can always be found in your refrigerator? Milk, a jug of water to refill my water bottle, eggs.

What superstition do you believe/practice? I don’t believe it but I will always blow a kiss and “wish” when I see a clock at 11:11. Thanks, mom!

What color are your bed sheets? Why do you want to know? That’s a very odd question weird MySpace survey writer. If you must know, cream.

Would you rather be a fish or a bird? Bird. I think it would be cool to fly.

Do you talk on your cell phone when you drive? Yes. It’s about the only free chance I get to talk to people on the phone.

What are your favorite sayings? Bible verses. I know their truth and they inspire me most.

What song(s) do you sing most often in the shower? ABCs and Twinkle Twinkle. I shower with a 2 year old, remember?

If you could go back or forward in time,where would you go? I’m tempted to say forward to see what my life will be like and if I’ll be doing the things I think and hope to do. But that’s no fun for living is it?

What is your favorite Harrison Ford movie? I don’t know. Next question.

How many kids do you plan on having? TWO!!! Two two two two two two two. Do I make myself clear?

If you could kiss anyone who would it be? That hot guy at my gym. Oh, yummy!
Who are you kidding? My husband!!! Besides, when I go to the gym its all other mommies anyways. Darn.

What do you do when no one is watching? Savor the moment because that means I actually have a moment to myself.

Would you rather die in a blaze of glory or peacefully in your sleep? Peacefully because hopefully that means a longer life.

Coffee or Tea Depends on the situation and time of day. Coffee in the morning, tea for relaxing at night.

Favorite musician(s)/bands you've seen in concert? Aerosmith and Bon Jovi.

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Have you ever been in love? Yes. Three times. Once with the on/off again ex, once with Peter, and once with Makenzie. Soon to be four once B arrives.

Do you talk to yourself? How else do you think I get my crazy out? Oh yea….here to all of you. 😉

Okay. THAT took much longer than I expected. Kudos to you if you read through all of it! Now, I hope you pick any of the questions above and answer in the comments below. I want to know more about ya my lovely friends. For the record, I don’t say blends. You all are my friends…not to be categorized. Just friends. Happy Friday!!!

  • Let me know something random about you!
  • Fun plans for the weekend?
  • Don’t forget to ASK ME ANYTHING for the Q + A series in November!

Posted by on October 22nd, 2010 48 Comments

 

 
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