I was tagged awhile ago by Jessi of Just a Blink and Julie of According to His Power to list some random things about myself. I've actually had this post in the works for awhile. I've done these tags before and they are much harder to put together than you'd think! So here are 7 random things about me that really aren't that interesting....
1. My favorite shows that I have set up to record on the DVR are -
The Office
24
The Unit
American Idol
Survivor
Dear Genevieve
The Property Shop
And of course my Food Network addiction with -
Barefoot Contessa
Everyday Italian
Giada at Home
2. I am running again. Last year one of my resolutions was to run a half marathon. It's just not going to happen. Not for awhile anyway. I do not know how mom's train for events like that with little ones! I am tired of my sporadic exercise routine though. I thought I was back on track again in the fall when I was running again consistently on our elliptical machine. Then swim team started and it was too easy of an excuse to not have time for it! I really, really would like to be consistent in this though so made it my goal this year (inspired by Wendy!) to run 500 miles this year. That goal forces me to run about 42 miles a month which means running 3 - 4 miles 3 or 4 times a week. Just the routine I want! I did it in January and am on track for February. Scott is challenging me to see who can run more miles this month and I plan to kick his butt. :)
3. I'd like to have my hair dyed black. I'm such a chicken when it comes to stuff like that though so it probably won't happen.
4. I love having coffee every morning. I'm totally spoiled because I hardly ever have to make it either. Scott is always up earlier than me and gets a pot going. When I try to make it it's never as good.
5. I'd like to get a bike this spring. We have a really great trail close to where we live where we can bike for miles and miles. Ava is at the age where she would enjoy riding in a little trailer and Thomas and Elle could lead the way on their bikes.
6. I own 60 cookbooks. Crazy, I know! I love them though and it's the only thing I really 'collect'. And at least it's a useful collection! :) I often wish that when we built our house 5 years ago that I would've designed my kitchen with a couple of bookshelves among the cabinets. It's seems a shame to keep them behind doors.
7. I totally stink at video games. Thomas has tried to challenge me on XBox and he beats me all the time. The only game I can win at is Tetris (my favorite!) and sometimes Guitar Hero.
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
tagged
I was tagged awhile ago by Julie and Lisa. I'm combining both tags into one because it's easier that way. I always enjoy reading these on others sites to get to know the blogger behind the blog.
A. Post the rules at the beginning.
B. Answer the questions about yourself.
C. Tag 5 people to do the same.
1. What was I doing 10 years ago?
I was newly married and we lived in Lincoln, NE. Both Scott and I worked at Sandhills Publishing. I was a customer service rep for their magazine, Smart Computing. The apartment we lived in was right across the street so we usually walked to and from work together as well as took our lunch breaks together. We really liked each other. :) (And still do!)
2. Snacks I enjoy:
Cheese and Crackers, Salsa and Chips, Chex Mix, No Bake Cookies, Rice Krispy Bars, Special K Bars
3. 5 Things on my "to-do-list"
1. A couple loads of laundry
2. Bake cookies
3. Clean my bedroom
4. Clean my bathroom
5. Vacuum the upstairs
4. Three habits, good or bad:
1. I try to have my kitchen clean most nights before going to bed.
2. I am terrible about getting the laundry put away. It's often folded on top of the washer and dryer and/or piled in a basket waiting to be carried upstairs. And if it's not there it's in a mountain on the floor.
3. I take the time most days to put on makeup.
5. Five places I’ve lived:
1. My parents house in Nebraska
2. Lincoln, NE
3. Minnetonka, MN
4. Maple Grove, MN
5. Currently, in the Brainerd Lakes Area of Minnesota
6. Places I’ve worked at:
In high school I was a cashier at a grocery store and also taught piano lessons to five kids that went to my church. After I graduated and moved away I worked at Sandhills Publishing as mentioned earlier. We moved to Minnesota a few months after we found out we were expecting our first baby so I didn't try to find a job since I knew I wanted to be a stay at home mom. Best job ever!
7. Things people don’t know about me:
- I like to watch Wheel of Fortune. It reminds me of when I was a kid and used to watch it with my Grandpa.
- I have never been on a roller coaster.
- I don't drink the milk left in the bottom of the bowl after eating cereal.
- If I was to ever go back to school I'd attend culinary school. I think it would be fun to have a job here.
- I am terrible about maintaining a hairstyle once I get it cut. I always end up trimming my bangs myself between haircuts. I don't even confess this to the girl who cuts my hair anymore. She already knows.
- When I eat a sandwich and chips I like to smash the chips in with everything else between the bread. I only do this at home though.
- I cry really easy, especially since having kids. Sometimes it's really annoying.
Pretty exciting eh?! :) I don't know who to tag though. If you want to do this consider yourself tagged and be sure to let me know!
A. Post the rules at the beginning.
B. Answer the questions about yourself.
C. Tag 5 people to do the same.
1. What was I doing 10 years ago?
I was newly married and we lived in Lincoln, NE. Both Scott and I worked at Sandhills Publishing. I was a customer service rep for their magazine, Smart Computing. The apartment we lived in was right across the street so we usually walked to and from work together as well as took our lunch breaks together. We really liked each other. :) (And still do!)
2. Snacks I enjoy:
Cheese and Crackers, Salsa and Chips, Chex Mix, No Bake Cookies, Rice Krispy Bars, Special K Bars
3. 5 Things on my "to-do-list"
1. A couple loads of laundry
2. Bake cookies
3. Clean my bedroom
4. Clean my bathroom
5. Vacuum the upstairs
4. Three habits, good or bad:
1. I try to have my kitchen clean most nights before going to bed.
2. I am terrible about getting the laundry put away. It's often folded on top of the washer and dryer and/or piled in a basket waiting to be carried upstairs. And if it's not there it's in a mountain on the floor.
3. I take the time most days to put on makeup.
5. Five places I’ve lived:
1. My parents house in Nebraska
2. Lincoln, NE
3. Minnetonka, MN
4. Maple Grove, MN
5. Currently, in the Brainerd Lakes Area of Minnesota
6. Places I’ve worked at:
In high school I was a cashier at a grocery store and also taught piano lessons to five kids that went to my church. After I graduated and moved away I worked at Sandhills Publishing as mentioned earlier. We moved to Minnesota a few months after we found out we were expecting our first baby so I didn't try to find a job since I knew I wanted to be a stay at home mom. Best job ever!
7. Things people don’t know about me:
- I like to watch Wheel of Fortune. It reminds me of when I was a kid and used to watch it with my Grandpa.
- I have never been on a roller coaster.
- I don't drink the milk left in the bottom of the bowl after eating cereal.
- If I was to ever go back to school I'd attend culinary school. I think it would be fun to have a job here.
- I am terrible about maintaining a hairstyle once I get it cut. I always end up trimming my bangs myself between haircuts. I don't even confess this to the girl who cuts my hair anymore. She already knows.
- When I eat a sandwich and chips I like to smash the chips in with everything else between the bread. I only do this at home though.
- I cry really easy, especially since having kids. Sometimes it's really annoying.
Pretty exciting eh?! :) I don't know who to tag though. If you want to do this consider yourself tagged and be sure to let me know!
Friday, February 08, 2008
6 more things about me
Emma at Charming the Birds from the Trees tagged me for a meme to list 6 things about myself. I've done this a few times before but enjoyed the challenge to come up with six more.
Here are the guidelines to the meme - (1) Link to the person that tagged you. (2) Post the rules on your blog. (3) Share six non-important things/habits/quirks about yourself. (4) Tag six random people at the end of your post by linking to their blogs. (5) Let each random person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their website.
1. I like to watch football. Especially college, but professional too.
2. I have never broken a bone.
3. My hair got curly towards the end of my pregnancy with Ava and has never gone back to the way it was before. It used to have a wave in it if I let it dry naturally and was easy to just blow dry straight. Now a blow dryer doesn't cut it and I have to use a straightener to get it the way I like it. On days when I don't have time for that if I don't put some product in to tame the curl I end up with very poufy hair. I think it's kinda ironic that Ava happens to have curly hair too. Do you think there's a connection there??
4. I love being home and going about my day to day tasks. I am not a person who thrives on being on the go. In fact it stresses me out when my schedule is too full of errands and appointments.
5. My favorite colors to decorate with in my home are brown, red and green. I'm often told that my home feels cozy....just the feeling I'm going for!
6. My favorite fast food restaurant to eat at is Quiznos. They make the best Turkey, Swiss and Ranch sub with black olives!
I'm breaking the rules and am not going to tag anyone. I love to read these though so if you want to participate consider yourself tagged and leave me a comment so that I can come read your list as well!
Here are the guidelines to the meme - (1) Link to the person that tagged you. (2) Post the rules on your blog. (3) Share six non-important things/habits/quirks about yourself. (4) Tag six random people at the end of your post by linking to their blogs. (5) Let each random person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their website.
1. I like to watch football. Especially college, but professional too.
2. I have never broken a bone.
3. My hair got curly towards the end of my pregnancy with Ava and has never gone back to the way it was before. It used to have a wave in it if I let it dry naturally and was easy to just blow dry straight. Now a blow dryer doesn't cut it and I have to use a straightener to get it the way I like it. On days when I don't have time for that if I don't put some product in to tame the curl I end up with very poufy hair. I think it's kinda ironic that Ava happens to have curly hair too. Do you think there's a connection there??
4. I love being home and going about my day to day tasks. I am not a person who thrives on being on the go. In fact it stresses me out when my schedule is too full of errands and appointments.
5. My favorite colors to decorate with in my home are brown, red and green. I'm often told that my home feels cozy....just the feeling I'm going for!
6. My favorite fast food restaurant to eat at is Quiznos. They make the best Turkey, Swiss and Ranch sub with black olives!
I'm breaking the rules and am not going to tag anyone. I love to read these though so if you want to participate consider yourself tagged and leave me a comment so that I can come read your list as well!
Thursday, October 04, 2007
a meme
Kansas at Canadian Crafter tagged me for this meme and since it involves food how could I not play along?! I'm supposed to take the letters of my blogging name and tell you a food-related factoid about me for each letter. My real name and my blogging name are the same so here goes...
D - Dark chocolate. These are my absolute favorite. Scott brought them back for me on one of his business trips to Switzerland. He is truly the best! :)
A - Artichoke dip. I don't know if I could pick a favorite appetizer but this would definitely be a contender. I got this recipe from a friend several years ago and I haven't found one I like better. And I don't think there is one out there that could be more fattening! Just don't think about that.
1 cup mayonaisse (the real thing)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
8 oz shredded mozarella cheese
1 can artichokes, chopped
1 large clove minced garlic
2-3 chopped green onions
Mix together and pour into a greased casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until brown. Serve with toasted french bread or crackers. I would also recommend serving it with a glass of red wine. So good together!
R - Runzas. We get these everytime we go back to Nebraska. I make a homemade version that I think will have to be on the menu next week.
C - Chocolate...oh wait, I already said that! Cookies. I have always loved to bake cookies. I was the official cookie baker in the house growing up. My favorites are Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chocolate Chip, No-Bakes, and Monster.
Y - Yogurt. Especially vanilla flavored with fresh fruit and granola.
According to the rules of the meme I'm supposed to tag 8 more people now. There's no pressure to do it though if you'd rather not! :)
Stephanie at Built to Last
Carla at Merrywood Cottage
Jessi at Jump Up and Down
Kristy at Just My Journal
My little sister, Nicole
Emma at Charming the Birds from the Trees
Kimberly at Niesz Vintage Home
SingForHim at Real Life
D - Dark chocolate. These are my absolute favorite. Scott brought them back for me on one of his business trips to Switzerland. He is truly the best! :)
A - Artichoke dip. I don't know if I could pick a favorite appetizer but this would definitely be a contender. I got this recipe from a friend several years ago and I haven't found one I like better. And I don't think there is one out there that could be more fattening! Just don't think about that.
1 cup mayonaisse (the real thing)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
8 oz shredded mozarella cheese
1 can artichokes, chopped
1 large clove minced garlic
2-3 chopped green onions
Mix together and pour into a greased casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until brown. Serve with toasted french bread or crackers. I would also recommend serving it with a glass of red wine. So good together!
R - Runzas. We get these everytime we go back to Nebraska. I make a homemade version that I think will have to be on the menu next week.
C - Chocolate...oh wait, I already said that! Cookies. I have always loved to bake cookies. I was the official cookie baker in the house growing up. My favorites are Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chocolate Chip, No-Bakes, and Monster.
Y - Yogurt. Especially vanilla flavored with fresh fruit and granola.
According to the rules of the meme I'm supposed to tag 8 more people now. There's no pressure to do it though if you'd rather not! :)
Stephanie at Built to Last
Carla at Merrywood Cottage
Jessi at Jump Up and Down
Kristy at Just My Journal
My little sister, Nicole
Emma at Charming the Birds from the Trees
Kimberly at Niesz Vintage Home
SingForHim at Real Life
Monday, June 11, 2007
8 more random things about me
When I first started blogging I worked on a list of 100 things about me like you see on so many blogs but could never come up with enough things to finish the list so I gave it up. When I was tagged by Sing For Him to list 8 things about myself I decided to go ahead and do this meme again. Maybe I will do this every now and then as I think of things and gradually get to my 100 things. I always enjoy reading these lists to kinda get to know the woman behind the blog a bit more. I hope you do too! :)
9. I took piano lessons for 9 years and taught lessons my junior and senior years of high school. I have not played since then though. I look forward to having a piano again someday and would love to teach the kids to play. I remember sitting down at the keyboard whenever I was upset or grumpy and playing for half an hour or so and then feeling so much better. Music had a way of changing my perspective and making things right again.
10. When I was growing up I loved the movie Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken. I always thought I would name one of my daughters Sonora like the main character in the movie. Scott wasn't on board with that name though. Elle's name did come from a movie though. A couple of weeks before she was born we watched Legally Blonde and we both really liked the name Elle after seeing that movie. Her name is often misunderstood by people though. They think it is Ellie, Ella, Ellen, or Alice. My grandma even wrote 'Happy Birthday Al' in her first birthday card. Not Al, Grandma, Elle...like the letter. :) It was funny!
11. My favorite sandwich is a BLT with avocado....I guess that would be a BLAT!
12. I like country music.
13. One of my favorite shows is TLC's What Not To Wear. I've noticed since watching this show though that I own more shoes now than I ever have. I used to have about 4 or 5 pairs....seriously. Now I have close to 15 and one of them is a pair of leopard print ballet flats. Maybe I should stop having my TiVo record that show.
14. My favorite book is Not My Will by Francena Arnold. I've read it 4 times and cry every single time. Such a good story.
15. I am so glad that Bermuda shorts are in style.
16. All 3 of my kids were born early without being induced. Thomas and Elle were both 2 weeks early and Ava was 3 weeks early.
For the first '8 things about me' post, click here.
9. I took piano lessons for 9 years and taught lessons my junior and senior years of high school. I have not played since then though. I look forward to having a piano again someday and would love to teach the kids to play. I remember sitting down at the keyboard whenever I was upset or grumpy and playing for half an hour or so and then feeling so much better. Music had a way of changing my perspective and making things right again.
10. When I was growing up I loved the movie Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken. I always thought I would name one of my daughters Sonora like the main character in the movie. Scott wasn't on board with that name though. Elle's name did come from a movie though. A couple of weeks before she was born we watched Legally Blonde and we both really liked the name Elle after seeing that movie. Her name is often misunderstood by people though. They think it is Ellie, Ella, Ellen, or Alice. My grandma even wrote 'Happy Birthday Al' in her first birthday card. Not Al, Grandma, Elle...like the letter. :) It was funny!
11. My favorite sandwich is a BLT with avocado....I guess that would be a BLAT!
12. I like country music.
13. One of my favorite shows is TLC's What Not To Wear. I've noticed since watching this show though that I own more shoes now than I ever have. I used to have about 4 or 5 pairs....seriously. Now I have close to 15 and one of them is a pair of leopard print ballet flats. Maybe I should stop having my TiVo record that show.
14. My favorite book is Not My Will by Francena Arnold. I've read it 4 times and cry every single time. Such a good story.
15. I am so glad that Bermuda shorts are in style.
16. All 3 of my kids were born early without being induced. Thomas and Elle were both 2 weeks early and Ava was 3 weeks early.
For the first '8 things about me' post, click here.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
8 things about me
Awhile ago I was tagged by Kimberly at Niesz Vintage Home to list 7 weird things about myself. You may have saw this little meme going around the blogosphere. I could not think up 7 truly 'weird' things about me though. I step on cracks, don't put mayo on my peanut butter sandwiches or anything like that. Then last night I was reading at Sally's blog, A Gracious Home, and she listed 8 things about herself that her blog readers probably didn't know about her. I liked that idea so thought I would play along and perhaps when you read my list you'll wonder what I'm talking about because these things are definately weird! :)
1. I'm a list maker. I make lists because I love to cross things off of them. Sometimes I will even write something down on my list after I've done it just so that it can be crossed off.
2. I eat dessert almost everyday. It usually includes chocolate.
3. I rarely drink pop anymore. When I do though my favorite is a Dr. Pepper.
4. I got married when I was 19 years old. Almost a year and a half later Thomas was born. I love being married to my best friend and am so glad to be a young mom. I always get comments that I look too young to have a kid as old as Thomas. :)
5. I cannot read at night without falling asleep.
6. My toenails are always painted. Always.
7. I do not like dogs or cats. Especially not dogs.
8. I have never got a speeding ticket.
1. I'm a list maker. I make lists because I love to cross things off of them. Sometimes I will even write something down on my list after I've done it just so that it can be crossed off.
2. I eat dessert almost everyday. It usually includes chocolate.
3. I rarely drink pop anymore. When I do though my favorite is a Dr. Pepper.
4. I got married when I was 19 years old. Almost a year and a half later Thomas was born. I love being married to my best friend and am so glad to be a young mom. I always get comments that I look too young to have a kid as old as Thomas. :)
5. I cannot read at night without falling asleep.
6. My toenails are always painted. Always.
7. I do not like dogs or cats. Especially not dogs.
8. I have never got a speeding ticket.
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
four things meme
I found this little meme on a blog that I read occasionally and thought it would be fun to do -
Four Jobs I have had in my life:
1. grocery store cashier
2. piano lesson teacher
3. customer service rep for Smart Computing magazine
4. homemaker
Four Movies I Could Watch Over and Over:
1. Man From Snowy River
2. Return to Snowy River
3. Just Like Heaven
4. What About Bob
Four Things I Like To Do:
1. Boating with the family
2. Sit on the porch and talk with Scott after the kids are in bed for the night
3. Cooking and baking (especially chocolate chunk cookies!)
4. Picking strawberries with friends on the first day that the U-Pick Strawberry patch opens up....even in the rain!
Four Websites I Visit Daily:
1. Weather Underground
2. Like Merchant Ships
3. The Homespun Heart
4. Amy's Humble Musings
Four Jobs I have had in my life:
1. grocery store cashier
2. piano lesson teacher
3. customer service rep for Smart Computing magazine
4. homemaker
Four Movies I Could Watch Over and Over:
1. Man From Snowy River
2. Return to Snowy River
3. Just Like Heaven
4. What About Bob
Four Things I Like To Do:
1. Boating with the family
2. Sit on the porch and talk with Scott after the kids are in bed for the night
3. Cooking and baking (especially chocolate chunk cookies!)
4. Picking strawberries with friends on the first day that the U-Pick Strawberry patch opens up....even in the rain!
Four Websites I Visit Daily:
1. Weather Underground
2. Like Merchant Ships
3. The Homespun Heart
4. Amy's Humble Musings
Four Favorite Foods:
1. Scott's Grilled Steak served with a blue cheese and pear salad
2. Mom's Homemade Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
3. Rafferty's Pizza
4. Tacos
Four Places I Would Like to be Right Now:
1. On the way home from the grocery store. :) (We are going to go there today.)
2. In Nebraska visiting our family
3. On a vacation with just Scott, no kiddies
4. In the cities shopping for clothes
Four Places I Have Been on Vacation:
1. South Dakota
2. Colorado
3. Arizona
4. Key West, Florida
If any of you that have a blog decide to do this let me know in my comments so that I can go over to your blog and read yours too!
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