Long Time - No Blog

Wow, my last blog was April 7, 2011. I haven't blogged in 10 months. Why? I really don't know. I guess I just lost the desire to post things on here. Was it lack of time, interest, topics? I really can't explain it.

2011 was an awesome year in some ways and a challenging year in others. I plan to do a quick recap of what's been going on in our little world since last April. Those will come later. Baby steps that will get me back into this blogging thing. It's funny that I need them as I really do enjoy writing it.

Ok, to get me back in the spirit of writing and blogging. Here's a little questionnaire I pulled from the Pink Pistachio's About Me page. These questions made me laugh when I read over these questions her husband wrote for her about me page and thought it would be fun to answer them myself.

Here goes.....

If you were an animal what would you be?

A pet dog. Hopefully belonging to me or one of my friends or family. I must gravitate towards pet folks. Especially dog folks. There are some fortunate canines that I know of that are completely spoiled and loved. Plus, I could sleep all day and bark at stuff. If I were a dog I'd also want to be a small one that folks put those cute outfits on. That way when people saw me they'd go, "Awwww... LOOK!", and I'd just priss around like I owned the place. Because, let's face it, as a pet owner myself, I know who really owns the place.

What is your favorite color?

My favorite color is blue. Blue like the ocean. Blue with a bit of green. Blue like the sky during a sunset. Blue like the pale gray blue paint on my kitchen walls. I am a fan of pretty much any variation of blue. It's my favorite color to wear. I'm Blue da bu dee da bu dah.

What is your favorite drink?

Hmm...I love milk and sweet tea. Milk would probably be my favorite, though, as I can drink milk with just about anything. Milk and PBJ? Heavenly. Milk and leftover spaghetti? Yes, please. Milk and Doritos? Aw, yeah. Milk and a turkey burger? Of course. I love sweet tea, but I have to actually make it. So I def. drink milk more as it comes in these ready to go gallon containers...then again so does tea, but that's neither here nor there.

What would I find in your refrigerator right now?

Since I went to the grocery store yesterday you will find some boring things like margerine, yogurt, lettuce, cucumbers, eggs, milk, and cheese. You will also find a TON of condiments, marinades and other tasty add ons. Blue Cheese dressing, Dale's sauce (my kitchen is never without this), buffalo sauce, mustard, ketchup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, lime juice, BBQ sauce and tons of others. I'm bad about forgetting what I have and buying duplicates. 

What was the last movie you went to see?

The last movie I saw was Moneyball with Brad Pitt. But that doesn't count as we rented it from the Redbox. It was good. I'm not sure if it's best picture quality...but it was def. fun to watch. I guess the last movie we actually went to see was the new Muppet Movie. I loved this movie and have always been a big fan of the Muppets. This movie did not disappoint. Great acting, great use of the Muppet puns and gags that have been used for years and great songs written by my favorite Flight of the Conchord, Brett McKenzie. He's actually up for an Oscar for best song (Man or Muppet) so I will be cheering for him later this month. "Man or Muppet" was nominated as best song, but Matt and I think the best song from the movie is "Life's a Happy Song".  Great lyrics. Watch it: 

How many gas stations would you say there are in the United States?

Ok, I will try to work this number out like Matt would. 50 States, I'd say at least 1 million per state. So I say 50 million? Not scientific, but easy enough math, which is not my forte.

If Hollywood made a movie about your life, whom would you like to see play the lead role as you?

Probably Melissa Joan Hart. My whole life I have been compared to Clarissa from Nickelodeon's "Clarissa Explains It All. Plus her voice sounds exactly like mine. And we have similar mannerisms. She probably wouldn't have to act all that much, come to think of it. I smell an Oscar.

If you could be a superhero, what would you want your superpowers to be?

I'd want to fly. I'd fly home for visits all the time. I'd fashion a harness for Matt and Stevie and Wil to come along. I think I'd probably need to be pretty strong to hold all them up, but that's doable too since I'm a superhero and all. I'd fight crime for sure, but mostly I'd fly around and visit all the places I've always wanted to see, dragging Matt along with me.

If you had only six months left to live, what would you do with the time?

I think I'd fly around, but in a plane, visiting all the places I want to see and dragging along all my loved ones with me for the first 3 months. Then I'd relax at home and try to enjoy every second, every laugh, every tear and every conversation. I'd spend a lot of time with God and find a hideaway in the mountains.

If you were a type of food, what type of food would you be?

Probably something southern or Italian. Those are two foods that I love. I'm a people pleaser, I like helping and I like to think that I'm classic and elegant in my own way. My first thought is chicken and dressing. I also like the Italian classic Spaghetti and Meatballs. Reliable, simple, crowd pleasing and comforting. I don't know if I actually come across that way, but that is the way I would want to come across to friends and family.

If you were a salad, what kind of dressing would you have?

Ranch. It's my favorite. It's classic like a white oxford or a little black dress. It's simple. It can vary things up with buttermilk, jalapenos or chipotle. Just like me. 

How would you design a spice rack for a blind person?

I first think of Braille labels on the bottles. I'd also do different shaped bottles for different types of spices so they could tell by feel which bottle to pull down and read the braille. I'd also make it long and narrow so the bottles can't get too deep and fall over when they reach for a bottle.

What makes you angry?

People who think too highly of themselves. I'm a fan of modesty. People who talk about themselves too much, which I realize is ironic as I have a blog to talk about myself on anytime. Whatever, I'm not making you read this. :-) But, I think you understand what I mean. People with a sense of entitlement. And the biggest is people who take themselves too seriously. 

What’s the most important part of a sandwich?

Bread, sauce, cheese.

On a scale of 1 to 10 how happy are you?

I'd say any given day I'm around a 8 to an 8.5. When I'm at work it's probably lower, but it shoots up when I come home to my puppies and my hubby. Weekends are def. higher, especially when we go to DisneyWorld, shopping, beach or do just about anything that isn't going to work.

What’s your favorite article of clothing? Makeup product?

My favorite article of clothing has to be my jeans. I love them. They are comfortable and work well with any shoe or top. My favorite makeup product is mascara. I usually buy the cheap stuff and I actually never wear it that often. But when I do bother with makeup I do my eyes up nice and all purty like. Mascara is a great tool for a light haired person like myself. 

Finally, tell me about the love of your life?


          He's funny. He's great looking. He's a nice dresser. He's kind-hearted and affectionate. He's smart and well rounded. He has cool hobbies that surprise people. He's musical. He reads. He loves his family. He loves  the dogs. He makes sacrifices for the good of our family. He's the nuts to my fruitcake. He laughs at the same things I do. He watches college football. He cooks. He takes care of himself. He gives great hugs. He knows me better than I know myself. He loves me anyways.