This is a continuation of my first ever post. There are just so gosh-darn many little everyday things that make me feel good! :) I will probably continue to update this list as I think of things.
Please excuse any overlap. I can't remember what all I listed the first time and I don't want to keep going back to look. If I have listed it again, I must just really love it!
-Red shoes, especially high heels...
-...the sound of heels clicking on the pavement
-Big earrings that "distract" from the extra poundage I am trying to shed :)
-The quiet in the mornings when I actually make it up before the rest of the house...my time to get a head start on the day, have devotions, and watch the world wake up
-Empty laundry baskets
-Houseplans. I am addicted to house plans!! I especially many of Eric Moser designs. He really marries the classic cottage asthetics with modern day comforts.
-Fresh air
-Clean car
-Wearing nice clothes that I feel good in
-A glass of muscadine wine while I am cooking, or late at night while I am reading
-An amazing book that I can't book down (right now I am IN LOVE with the Outlander Series by Diana Gabaldon)
-Snuggling up with my hubby at the end of the day and talking until we fall asleep
-Seeing my children playing together and getting along!
-Knowing what I am having for dinner *before* 5 pm!
-Down pillows and comforters, 100% cotton sheets...aaahhh, heaven
-A handwritten letter from a friend
-Listening to my little boys, with their sweet little voices, singing their hearts out while we drive in the car
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Saturday, August 11, 2007
Sunday, January 28, 2007
61 Odd Questions...
1.) Do you talk in your sleep?
yes. i can carry on a conversation in my sleep
2.) Red Jello or Blue Jello?
blue
3.) Whats the song thats getting on your nerves right now?
honky tonk badonka donk
4.) Current Crush?
my hunka hunka burnin' love, Saulsy
5.) What is your favorite color(s)?
I can never choose just one...I basically love them all, in different contexts. The only color I don't like at all is orange
6.) Window seat or aisle seat?
I would rather not be in a plane at all, but if I must, just drug me and put me where ever
7.) Ever met anyone famous?
yes, but I can't think of who it was...must be the pregnancy brain
8.) Do you feel that you have had a truly successful life?
yes
9.) Do you twirl your spaghetti or cut it?
cut it
10.) Who do u like- Ricky Lake or Oprah Winfrey?
Oprah
11.) Basketball or football?
neither, if they are on tv. I abhor televised sports
12.) How long do your showers last?
until there is no more hot water...i looooove hot showers and long baths
13.) Do you read blogs?
it is my new addiction
14.) Sleep in or wake up late?
ha!! that was funny....I think I vaguely remember what it feels like to sleep in...
15.) Are you self-conscious?
not often
16.) Have you ever given money to a bum?
yes, but I didn't want to. Matt is much more generous than me
17.) Lied about something you werent really good at?
probably...I like to talk a lot of schmack
18). Where do you wish you were?
right here...in my jammies at my house with my hubby and boys
19. Have you ever ridden in an ambulance?
yes
20.) Can you tango?
my dear hubby has asked me to never dance in public again, if that answers the question
21.) Last gift you received?
my sweet friend stacy brought me a big box of donuts on saturday...she knows how to get on my good side!!
22.) Last sport you played?
unfortunately, it has been awhile. maybe volleyball
23.) Things you spend a lot of money on?
bills
24.) Something you want, but know you will never have?
I can't really think of anything...maybe a summer home?
25.) Most amount of money you have ever had in your hand?
I don't know, but I am guessing it wasn't much
26) Favorite FAST food restaurant?
as Caed says, Chicket fil-a
27) What food will you not eat?
sushi, liver, any organ meat...that is just wrong
28) Can you sing?
yes, I can hold a tune...but I wouldn't make it on American Idol
29.) Someone you wish was still alive?
matt's grandmother
30) What is your least fav. chore?
scrubbing the bath tub or the toilet
31.) Favorite Drink?
water- not neccessarily my fav but the one I drink the most of
32) Are you a vegetarian?
Nope.
33) Do you believe in Heaven?
yes
34) Do you miss someone?
no, not right now
35) Have you ever come close to dying?
a few times actually.
36.) Been pranked by a friend or family member?
not that I can remember
37) Are you eating?
Not at the moment. pick your jaw up off the floor.
38) Do you eat the stems of broccoli?
i guess, I don't eat broccoli that often
39) Do you wear makeup?
yeahh.
40) Whats your worst fear?
my children being abducted
41) Would you ever have plastic surgery?
maybe a tummy tuck after all these c-sections
42) What do you wear to bed?
long sleeve tee (the hubs), socks, pajama pants (hubs)...I know, I am soooo sexy
43) What is the last book you read?
an Alexandra Stoddard book
44) Which TV Show do you wish would come back?
Friends
45) What kind of shoes do you wear usually?
heels and flip flops
46) Do you want kids?
I sure hope so, since #3 is on the way!!!
47) Future childs name?
that is the burning question...
48.) Been videotaped doing something stupid, embarrassing or not proud of?
actually I don't think so. of course, any video from my early teens would qualify
49.) Hooked up with your friends brother/sister?
No.
50) Do you snore?
when I am preggers
51) If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
NY City, Italy, home
52) Do you sleep with stuffed animals?
no...that would be a little weird at this age
53) If you won the lottery, what would you do?
pay off mortgage, invest, give to church, buy things for house
54) Gold or silver?
silver
55) Hamburger or hot dog?
Hamburger.
56) If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be ?
fresh fruit
57) City, beach, country?
hmmm...country
58) What was the last thing you touched?
Keyboard.
59) What did you eat last?
brownies w/ butter, milk
60) When was the last time you cried?
a week ago
61) Pretzels or potato chips?
probably chips but depends on my mood
1.) Do you talk in your sleep?
yes. i can carry on a conversation in my sleep
2.) Red Jello or Blue Jello?
blue
3.) Whats the song thats getting on your nerves right now?
honky tonk badonka donk
4.) Current Crush?
my hunka hunka burnin' love, Saulsy
5.) What is your favorite color(s)?
I can never choose just one...I basically love them all, in different contexts. The only color I don't like at all is orange
6.) Window seat or aisle seat?
I would rather not be in a plane at all, but if I must, just drug me and put me where ever
7.) Ever met anyone famous?
yes, but I can't think of who it was...must be the pregnancy brain
8.) Do you feel that you have had a truly successful life?
yes
9.) Do you twirl your spaghetti or cut it?
cut it
10.) Who do u like- Ricky Lake or Oprah Winfrey?
Oprah
11.) Basketball or football?
neither, if they are on tv. I abhor televised sports
12.) How long do your showers last?
until there is no more hot water...i looooove hot showers and long baths
13.) Do you read blogs?
it is my new addiction
14.) Sleep in or wake up late?
ha!! that was funny....I think I vaguely remember what it feels like to sleep in...
15.) Are you self-conscious?
not often
16.) Have you ever given money to a bum?
yes, but I didn't want to. Matt is much more generous than me
17.) Lied about something you werent really good at?
probably...I like to talk a lot of schmack
18). Where do you wish you were?
right here...in my jammies at my house with my hubby and boys
19. Have you ever ridden in an ambulance?
yes
20.) Can you tango?
my dear hubby has asked me to never dance in public again, if that answers the question
21.) Last gift you received?
my sweet friend stacy brought me a big box of donuts on saturday...she knows how to get on my good side!!
22.) Last sport you played?
unfortunately, it has been awhile. maybe volleyball
23.) Things you spend a lot of money on?
bills
24.) Something you want, but know you will never have?
I can't really think of anything...maybe a summer home?
25.) Most amount of money you have ever had in your hand?
I don't know, but I am guessing it wasn't much
26) Favorite FAST food restaurant?
as Caed says, Chicket fil-a
27) What food will you not eat?
sushi, liver, any organ meat...that is just wrong
28) Can you sing?
yes, I can hold a tune...but I wouldn't make it on American Idol
29.) Someone you wish was still alive?
matt's grandmother
30) What is your least fav. chore?
scrubbing the bath tub or the toilet
31.) Favorite Drink?
water- not neccessarily my fav but the one I drink the most of
32) Are you a vegetarian?
Nope.
33) Do you believe in Heaven?
yes
34) Do you miss someone?
no, not right now
35) Have you ever come close to dying?
a few times actually.
36.) Been pranked by a friend or family member?
not that I can remember
37) Are you eating?
Not at the moment. pick your jaw up off the floor.
38) Do you eat the stems of broccoli?
i guess, I don't eat broccoli that often
39) Do you wear makeup?
yeahh.
40) Whats your worst fear?
my children being abducted
41) Would you ever have plastic surgery?
maybe a tummy tuck after all these c-sections
42) What do you wear to bed?
long sleeve tee (the hubs), socks, pajama pants (hubs)...I know, I am soooo sexy
43) What is the last book you read?
an Alexandra Stoddard book
44) Which TV Show do you wish would come back?
Friends
45) What kind of shoes do you wear usually?
heels and flip flops
46) Do you want kids?
I sure hope so, since #3 is on the way!!!
47) Future childs name?
that is the burning question...
48.) Been videotaped doing something stupid, embarrassing or not proud of?
actually I don't think so. of course, any video from my early teens would qualify
49.) Hooked up with your friends brother/sister?
No.
50) Do you snore?
when I am preggers
51) If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
NY City, Italy, home
52) Do you sleep with stuffed animals?
no...that would be a little weird at this age
53) If you won the lottery, what would you do?
pay off mortgage, invest, give to church, buy things for house
54) Gold or silver?
silver
55) Hamburger or hot dog?
Hamburger.
56) If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be ?
fresh fruit
57) City, beach, country?
hmmm...country
58) What was the last thing you touched?
Keyboard.
59) What did you eat last?
brownies w/ butter, milk
60) When was the last time you cried?
a week ago
61) Pretzels or potato chips?
probably chips but depends on my mood
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Top 10 Things I would do if I had more Time...
(I borrowed this idea from Katie Sammons blog...thank you, Katie)
1. Play the Piano
2. Sleep
3. Write letters (the pen and paper kind! LOL)
4. Have longer prayer time
5. Read more books
6. Take really loooonnnnggggg bubble baths
7. Decorate my house for the seasons
8. Manicures and Pedicures
9. Label everything
10. Shop for clothes
(I borrowed this idea from Katie Sammons blog...thank you, Katie)
1. Play the Piano
2. Sleep
3. Write letters (the pen and paper kind! LOL)
4. Have longer prayer time
5. Read more books
6. Take really loooonnnnggggg bubble baths
7. Decorate my house for the seasons
8. Manicures and Pedicures
9. Label everything
10. Shop for clothes
Friday, September 08, 2006
Oh, the pressure of writing my first blog!! Hmmm...what to say, what to say...
Well, to cut myself some slack, the reason I decided to start a blog was so that I would become more comfortable with writing and that I would learn to be more articulate. (Thank you, Katy Sammons, for the inspiration!!) So, if this first blog is really bad, please understand that (hopefully) it will only improve...that is the point, after all.
So maybe to warm up (and loosen up) I will start with a list...I am good at lists...a little too good (my lists have lists)...slightly obsessive. I will save that for another post.
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY
1. Developing my relationship w/ Christ, learning practical ways to teach my children biblical truths, learning to be a godly wife
2. Hospitality: Cooking, having friends over, entertaining, being a good listener, having a home that feels warm and welcoming
3. Good friends and family. There is nothing so wonderful as having a friend (or mom) who gets you. Being passionate together about good things is so wonderful
4. Matt (better known as my hunka, hunka burnin' love). Goodness, I love that man :)
5. My sweet, beautiful, wonderful boys. What was my life like before I had children? I don't even remember...or want to...
6. Cooking. I don't mean casseroles. There is nothing that takes the fun out of cooking like making a casserole. Dumping a can of condensed soup in a bowl and mixing it with chicken and topping it with some crushed crackers is NOT cooking. I am talking about chopping and dicing and making home made bread WITHOUT a bread machine...cooking on a soul satisfying level. Playing some fabulous music, drinking a great glass of wine, wearing a happy apron, working in a clean kitchen, cooking something great...Ah, now that is a perfect evening...
7. FALL!!! I love, love, love the fall!!! I love the food of fall (caramel popcorn, chili, apple cider,etc.). I love junkin' in the blue ridge mountains with mom, going to the apple orchard in North GA, the crisp, clean air, pumpkins and nuts and cranberries (oh my!), playing outside in the leaves, warm snuggly clothes, fires in the fireplace, the vague, slightly disconcerting feeling of wanderlust that comes over me...
Well, to cut myself some slack, the reason I decided to start a blog was so that I would become more comfortable with writing and that I would learn to be more articulate. (Thank you, Katy Sammons, for the inspiration!!) So, if this first blog is really bad, please understand that (hopefully) it will only improve...that is the point, after all.
So maybe to warm up (and loosen up) I will start with a list...I am good at lists...a little too good (my lists have lists)...slightly obsessive. I will save that for another post.
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY
1. Developing my relationship w/ Christ, learning practical ways to teach my children biblical truths, learning to be a godly wife
2. Hospitality: Cooking, having friends over, entertaining, being a good listener, having a home that feels warm and welcoming
3. Good friends and family. There is nothing so wonderful as having a friend (or mom) who gets you. Being passionate together about good things is so wonderful
4. Matt (better known as my hunka, hunka burnin' love). Goodness, I love that man :)
5. My sweet, beautiful, wonderful boys. What was my life like before I had children? I don't even remember...or want to...
6. Cooking. I don't mean casseroles. There is nothing that takes the fun out of cooking like making a casserole. Dumping a can of condensed soup in a bowl and mixing it with chicken and topping it with some crushed crackers is NOT cooking. I am talking about chopping and dicing and making home made bread WITHOUT a bread machine...cooking on a soul satisfying level. Playing some fabulous music, drinking a great glass of wine, wearing a happy apron, working in a clean kitchen, cooking something great...Ah, now that is a perfect evening...
7. FALL!!! I love, love, love the fall!!! I love the food of fall (caramel popcorn, chili, apple cider,etc.). I love junkin' in the blue ridge mountains with mom, going to the apple orchard in North GA, the crisp, clean air, pumpkins and nuts and cranberries (oh my!), playing outside in the leaves, warm snuggly clothes, fires in the fireplace, the vague, slightly disconcerting feeling of wanderlust that comes over me...
8. My car...say what you will, I like it!!
9. Caed, bringing me a handful of flowers
10. Our church. I am so, so thankful for our church
11. NPR: National Public Radio...good stuff
12. Smells. Fresh cut grass. Clean laundry. Babies just out of the bath. Coffee. Baking Bread. Fall. Cinnamon and Nutmeg. Christmas trees. Old leather.
13. Common Sense. As my daddy says, "common sense isn't very common" but is sure is nice when someone has it!!
14. Atmosphere. Take the Daily Grind Coffee House, here in town, for example. I don't even drink coffee but I love that place b/c it has such a great atmosphere. So much so, that in college, I BEGGED the owner to give me a job there (even though I already worked 3 jobs and was in school full time) just because I loved the atmosphere. Other places that have great atmosphere...winerys, libraries, bookstores, antique shops, HOME...
15. Music. I love most music but when I am home, I usually listen to Classical and bluegrass
16. Good books...old books, bookstores. Nothing makes a house cozy like lots of books
17. Date night. The secret to a great marriage...well, one of them!
18. Getting up early. Secret to life!
19. Using the "good china" everyday...what are we saving it for, anyway?
20. A handwritten letter
21. Babies that sleep through the night!!
22. Old houses...hardwood floors, subway tile, clawfoot tubs, moulding, shutter dogs, etc.
23. Travel. I'm mostly a home body but there are a few place that can lure me away...Venice, Florence, New York, Williamsburg...
24. Languages. Latin and Italian. I have dabbled a little but would love to learn more
25. Sports. I HATE going to the gym and walking on the treadmill (B-O-R-I-N-G!!). But I love to play soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball, tennis, racquetball, etc. b/c it is lots of fun and you get a great workout. I don't get to do it much anymore, since I have little kids, but I am definitely going to keep doing it when I can
26. My boys when they have first woken up and are warm and sleepy and snuggly
27. Clean sheets
28. The art and science of keeping house. Now, before you think I am crazy, I dislike dusting, vacuuming, mopping, etc. as much as the next person. But I do like to learn how to do them in a more efficient way. Making my house run like a well oiled machine. It is fun to learn to do what I do in a better way
29. New Urbanism. I love the lifestyle. I love the concept. I love the Little Big House movement. I love anything anti-McMansion
30. Being organized. Making lists. Planning
31. Flylady.net. She makes it simple to have a clean , organized, efficient and happy existence
32. My House
33. Living a simple, uncluttered, uncomplicated life
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