Title: TBD

So - usually on Tuesday mornings I bring my camera to work, but today I either forgot or I chose not to bring it because I'm not going home after work and I don't want it sitting in my super cold car.  The reason I'm telling you this?  It's because you now have to wait a bit longer to see pictures from my Christmas.  Does that make you sad?  I feel okay with it - because it seems like everyone and their mother is posting about Christmas; maybe you're overwhelmed with Christmas posts anyhow?  Let's go with that one.

I have just a couple of things to say this morning.
1.  A co-worker of mine is sick.  No big deal, it happens.  Thing that bothers me is she keep coughing into her hand, not her elbow.  It happens to be the same hand she uses with her computer mouse... I have to be at her desk today for some software stuff... I'm going to be using her mouse.  ugh.

2. Have you ever had experience with a person that has bad breath?  More than just a 2 minute conversation though?  It sucks.

That is all.

Christmas Weekend

Did everyone have a good Christmas weekend?  Get any super awesome gifts?

I got some footed pajamas - you know, like kids wear, full body pj's with feet... yep - I'm awesome!

I don't have any pictures to share just yet, but I wanted to see how everyone's weekend was, so tell me!

(PS. I'm working on getting through my google reader, may not comment on each post, but I am reading them - holiday weekends are tough on my blog reading.)

Birthday Celebration

Not a ton of time to talk today - short day at the office.  We are having a pot luck around noon, then we're off for the rest of the day and I won't have to come back to this place until Monday!  YAY!

I wanted to share some pics from my birthday nights out.

Friday night out with friends:

More to come... eventually.

Christmas Lights or Condoms?

Ok - so... I was reading PostSecret this morning (I usually use Monday morning to catch up on weekend posts in my Reader)... anywhos...
I came across this postcard:

Before reading it, I was looking at the picture... I thought.. condoms?  Then I read it.  Lights.  Dang it.

Pretty sure Christmas Lights look a lot like condoms; don't you agree?
Did I just ruin Christmas?

Adults Only

So - Sara is doing a give-a-way over here - and I kind of  want to win.  It's completely up my alley.. more mature than the jewelery give-a-ways and whatnot.  You probably need to go check it out - if you're open and daring enough!

Birthday Photo

I still suck at taking pictures of things I do, or having pictures taken with me in them... but last night, as I was blowing out my cupcakes, my mom's boyfriend took a picture of me!

and... yep, my moms bought me a bottle of Patron and her bf bought me a bottle of wine.  My mom has something planned for us on Monday night that I am clueless about - so that'll be my real gift.

The Big 2-9

Yep - I'm 29 today, but not until 11:57pm.

2 years ago today, I got home from work, showered, got in my car to meet my dad and Raquel for a play in Minneapolis and got into an accident.  That was not my favorite birthday ever.

This year's birthday is proving to be much better!  Got my free coffee from Dunn Bros this morning.  Got to work and had cards and gifts waiting for me... by 7am, I had well over 20 Facebook postings!

Later this morning I got a post from my cousin that is worth keeping forever (and my blog is the place to keep that) - you won't get most of this, but it means the world to me:

Today is going to be wonderful - special thanks to those of you who've posted on my facebook wall or given me a shout out on your blogs!  That's pretty bomb :)

Random v.10.15

Random today:

• I've not blogged about it yet because I feel like everyone else already has blogged about it... but then it hit me; my readers don't necessarily read the same blogs I do... duh!  So I'll tell you a bit about my weekend, last weekend.  The weather people were predicting snow, and lots of it. Generally they are wrong, so I kind of ignored it.  Until I woke up Saturday morning and saw it... ugh.
  Saturday  was the day the family and I were supposed to be moving my grandma 30 minutes North.  Did we cancel because of a blizzard?  NOPE.
  13 people came together, packed everything up (gma was instructed to pack NOTHING as it was already going to be stressful enough for her), load furniture and boxes into 2 enclosed trailers and 3 pickup trucks, drive (in a blizzard) 17 miles up the road, unload and unpack, arrange furniture and have it livable for gma that same night.
  After the move, Steve and I went back to my house and ended up having to shovel one half of the driveway for his car to get in.  The little snowblower we have was not enough to get through the 17+ inches of snow we had sitting there, not to mention the snow was deeper in certain parts due to the crazy ass wind that day!
• Sunday morning, we woke up and tried to snow blow again... and again my little snowblower was not enough.  Did some shoveling by hand.. then went and picked up Steve's dad's snowblower, which destroyed the mounds of snow in my driveway.  Thank God for that.  It would have been a much longer day otherwise.
  I had to shovel my back patio, around my hot tub, by hand on Sunday.  That was not fun and I was exhausted to the core afterwards.  My body was sore for the days following.
• I read this blog of a girl that I don't know... honestly, I don't even know how I found her blog.  I'm not sure how old she is, but she whines like she is 12.  I really want to stop reading her blog, but for some reason I just can't drop it.  Obviously I'm not linking to it... but I just want her to grow the fuck up (I know she lives on her own, so she is at least old enough to act like a grown up, right?!)
• I also found a blog of someone who has been stalking my blog... funny how that works.  Not giving deets on this one, but it's pretty funny to find.  We might have so much in common but I just wish she'd speak up and let me know she follows... I actually enjoy reading blogs of my followers... just sayin'.

• Tomorrow is my birthday and it would be a good day to play along with the Just Thursday posts, because my weekend is going to be BOMB!  I'll do it today instead :)
  Thursday (my actual birthday) - waking up a bit late so that I can hit up Dunn Bros for my free birthday drink on the way to work (they don't open until 6am and I'm usually to work shortly after 6).  I'll work my day with tons of attention because you better believe that everyone at work knows it's my birthday!  After work I'm meeting the love of my life for Happy Hour at Pittsburgh Blue (a delicious steakhouse), then having a birthday night sleepover!  YAY!
  Friday (my day off) - nothing planned for the day, that evening I am meeting up with some friends for cocktails (if you're free Friday night and live in the area, shoot me an email - I'd love to have you there!)
  Saturday - No major plans for the day, in the evening Steve and I are meeting up with my dad and his wife for dinner at Murray's (home of the Silver Butterknife steak) and I can't wait!
  Sunday - I'll be joining my boyfriend for house hunting - should prove to be a fun day!

That's about all I have time for today people - until we meet again :)

Day 30 of 30

Day 30- Your favorite song.
I'd like to start this by saying that I think it's really lame to end these 30 days asking what my favorite song it.  Like any good relationship, these are the things you find out early on, rather than 30 days down the road.  Just sayin'.

Anyhow - boyfriend hit the nail on the head when he said "I think your favorite song would be Forgot About Dre".  You know, by Eminem and Dr. Dre.  I couldn't agree more.  I LOVE that song, love rapping to it (both Dre and Em's parts)... it makes me happy.

I like and love a lot of songs... but none stick out in my head as much as this one does.

Thus ends my 30 solid straight days of blogging.  I rock, I finished something!

Day 01- A recent picture of you and 10 interesting facts about yourself Day 02- The meaning behind your Blog name Day 03- A picture of you and your friends Day 04- A habit that you wish you didn’t have Day 05- A picture of somewhere you’ve been to Day 06- Favorite super hero and why Day 07- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you Day 08- Short term goals for this month and why Day 09- Something you’re proud of in the past few days Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad Day 11- Another picture of you and your friends Day 12- How you found out about Blogger and why you made one Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently Day 14- A picture of you and your family Day 15- Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play Day 16- Another picture of yourself Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else Day 23- Something you crave for a lot Day 24- A letter to your parents Day 25- What I would find in your bag Day 26- What you think about your friends Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge Day 28- A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then? Day 29- In this past month, what have you learned Day 30- Your favorite song.

I'm adored

Yesterday I had a new Facebook wall post from my SIL, it read:

Jordan just made me look through almost all of your photos. Apparently we exhausted all activities being cooped up all day yesterday. She LOVES her auntie!

So, that's my 3 1/2 year old niece.  I've looked at this probably 15-20 times today.  Each time it makes me a bit happier than the last.

My niece is such a special person to me - so sweet.

Day 29 of 30

Day 29- In this past month, what have you learned

• I've learned that when I say I want to do something, I kick ass and get it done.  
• I've learned that the older I get the more my bones ache in cold weather
• I've learned that I love Franks Red Hot Sauce
• I've learned that even though the state may be getting well over a foot of snow in blizzard like conditions, it is still possible to move an old lady and all her belongings from one apartment to another, 16 miles away.
• I've learned posting a blog daily for 30 days is a HARD task.
• I've learned that I need to go tanning more than once a week if I want a good base tan for Hawaii.
• I've learned boyfriend is making me something for Christmas... it makes me love him on a different level.
• I've learned that I miss my long hair
• I've learned that it's okay to not comment on every.single.blog someone writes... my reader list is long, it's too much to comment on all of them, all the time.
• I've learned that I'm not so good at making fake small talk; 'How 'bout this weather' can only be discussed sooooo many times!

Day 01- A recent picture of you and 10 interesting facts about yourself Day 02- The meaning behind your Blog name Day 03- A picture of you and your friends Day 04- A habit that you wish you didn’t have Day 05- A picture of somewhere you’ve been to Day 06- Favorite super hero and why Day 07- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you Day 08- Short term goals for this month and why Day 09- Something you’re proud of in the past few days Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad Day 11- Another picture of you and your friends Day 12- How you found out about Blogger and why you made one Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently Day 14- A picture of you and your family Day 15- Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play Day 16- Another picture of yourself Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else Day 23- Something you crave for a lot Day 24- A letter to your parents Day 25- What I would find in your bag Day 26- What you think about your friends Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge Day 28- A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then? Day 29- In this past month, what have you learned Day 30- Your favorite song.

Day 28 of 30

Day 28- A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then?

Last year Christmas with #1 Niece:

This year, Thanksgiving with cousins:

How have I changed?  My hair has grown... and... that's about it - and that is just fine by me!

Sorry I'm lame today, we just had to dig out of what felt like 27 feet of snow.  and... the Metrodome, where the Minnesota Vikings play, well the dome collapsed.  That is lame.  Happy Sunday everyone.

Day 01- A recent picture of you and 10 interesting facts about yourself Day 02- The meaning behind your Blog name Day 03- A picture of you and your friends Day 04- A habit that you wish you didn’t have Day 05- A picture of somewhere you’ve been to Day 06- Favorite super hero and why Day 07- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you Day 08- Short term goals for this month and why Day 09- Something you’re proud of in the past few days Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad Day 11- Another picture of you and your friends Day 12- How you found out about Blogger and why you made one Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently Day 14- A picture of you and your family Day 15- Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play Day 16- Another picture of yourself Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else Day 23- Something you crave for a lot Day 24- A letter to your parents Day 25- What I would find in your bag Day 26- What you think about your friends Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge Day 28- A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then? Day 29- In this past month, what have you learned Day 30- Your favorite song.

Day 27 of 30

Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge
Honestly, I started it because I needed a reason to blog.  I had kind of lost interest and didn't really feel like I had much to blog about.  Most days have been fun for me to write about, but some have been pretty lame.

Overall, I'm glad that I've been doing it and hope that you people haven't been bored with me posting daily AND that you've learned something about me.  I know a few of the days have been pretty honest deep postings.

Hopefully I'll continue blogging and you all will continue reading!

Happy Saturday :)

ay 01- A recent picture of you and 10 interesting facts about yourself Day 02- The meaning behind your Blog name Day 03- A picture of you and your friends Day 04- A habit that you wish you didn’t have Day 05- A picture of somewhere you’ve been to Day 06- Favorite super hero and why Day 07- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you Day 08- Short term goals for this month and why Day 09- Something you’re proud of in the past few days Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad Day 11- Another picture of you and your friends Day 12- How you found out about Blogger and why you made one Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently Day 14- A picture of you and your family Day 15- Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play Day 16- Another picture of yourself Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else Day 23- Something you crave for a lot Day 24- A letter to your parents Day 25- What I would find in your bag Day 26- What you think about your friends Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge Day 28- A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then? Day 29- In this past month, what have you learned Day 30- Your favorite song.

Day 26 of 30

Day 26- What you think about your friends
Hahaha!  As if I say something like 'I hate them and hope they rot in hell'.  Well maybe a few of them... ;)

This one seems kind of silly to me, of course I love my friends, each in their own way and I don't feel like it's right to sit here and list their names and what I think about them.  I have too many friends I love to do that.  They wouldn't be my friends if I didn't care for them.

I wish I saw some of them more often, but life happens and as we grow older, our schedules start to fill up.  It's just a part of life.

So... in short - I love my friends, all for different reasons!

Day 01- A recent picture of you and 10 interesting facts about yourself Day 02- The meaning behind your Blog name Day 03- A picture of you and your friends Day 04- A habit that you wish you didn’t have Day 05- A picture of somewhere you’ve been to Day 06- Favorite super hero and why Day 07- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you Day 08- Short term goals for this month and why Day 09- Something you’re proud of in the past few days Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad Day 11- Another picture of you and your friends Day 12- How you found out about Blogger and why you made one Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently Day 14- A picture of you and your family Day 15- Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play Day 16- Another picture of yourself Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else Day 23- Something you crave for a lot Day 24- A letter to your parents Day 25- What I would find in your bag Day 26- What you think about your friends Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge Day 28- A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then? Day 29- In this past month, what have you learned Day 30- Your favorite song.

Random v10.14

A few quickies:

• A quick fact about me and my past eating habits: Up until probably 2-3 years ago, I would have never dreamed of eating anything that was spicy hot.  Slowly I began trying bites here and there and working my way towards eating spicy things.  It's a slow process but I've come a LONG ways, I actually crave spicy hot food!
  So the boyfriend puts hot sauce on his eggs and whatnot and the other weekend we made buffalo chicken wing sauce from scratch.  The main component of the sauce was Frank's Red Hot Sauce... now, you may have heard the commercials on the radio with the little old lady?  Maybe you've seen them on TV?  If not, check out this video for an example of why I was so excited to try Frank's Red Hot Sauce:
  
  
  

  SO anyhow - the wing sauce was good...and Steve began putting that sh*t on everything.  This past weekend I put some on my breakfast hash browns... I fell in LOVE!  and now... I've been putting that sh*t on everything ;)  I'm a big girl now!

• Our trip to Hawaii is in... however many days the little counter to the right says ... and we finally have our final itinerary set.  Lots of time to relax, sit on the beach, and stroll around town but also lots to do.  We are going to drive the Road to Hana, we are going to see the sunrise at the peak of the Haleakala Crater (cold and early), we're going to watch the Super Bowl in a bar, we're going to a Luau, Whale watching tour, snorkeling ... so many things and that's just on Maui.  While in Honolulu, we'll be hiking to the top of Diamond Head Crater and going to see Pearl Harbor, along with stopping at some food places mentioned on Diner, Drive-ins, and Dives.
  Our final payment is due next week, so we'll be paid off and that makes it really ... real.
  The one downside to this trip (yes, there is a downside) is ... boys, plug your ears...  I'll probably be getting my damn period the first day or two of the trip.  This is a bummer for many reasons, but I've vowed to not let it stop me... as I've never let the little bastard stop me in the past.
  
• Steve and I have started streaming Dexter through Netflix, on the Wii.  I LOVE this show... so much, I've been dreaming about it.  We are almost finished with season 1, just 2 episodes left to watch and I'm hoping to watch them tonight.  Season 2 is on streaming, but nothing beyond that... so we'll have to either go rent it or wait for the discs to be mailed (which is lame).  I love the streaming of movies through Netflix, it's solid.  I wish there were more options!  I love Dexter.
  
• My birthday is one week from today (on the 16th), I'll be 29.  Is it lame that I'm excited for Facebook birthday wishes?  Most people on facebook rarely communicate with me, so why would I want them to wish me a happy birthday via facebook?  Isn't it kind of... fake well wishes?  Fake is a bad word, hopefully you know what I'm saying.  I also look forward to blog birthday wishes, so I'll be sure to post so you can be sure to wish me well on my special day! ;)
  On the Facebook topic - I've tried to unfriend some people as of late and like the next day or within a week later I had a friend request from these people.  It's really just people that I don't talk to and most I barely remember from High School... it's odd to me.  It's fun to reconnect with some people but once the novelty wears off I don't see much point.
  
• Christmas is coming up - I said in this post that I wanted to be done by the end of November.  Well, I wasn't but I was done shopping by December 7th, so that's not too bad.  In all honesty I was done before that, but I bought things for my cousins on the 7th that I wanted to give them instead of what I already purchased for them.  So now I need to return the other things I got.  I think I have all that I need for wrapping as well, now I just have to finish that up; should be a breeze as I love to wrap (and rap, hehe).
  My holiday plans are as follows:
  December 24th I'm going to Church with Steve and his parents then his dad makes homemade pizza that night, so we'll all enjoy that together.
  December 25th I will wake up and head over to my brother and SIL's house for brunch and presents with them, my nieces, my mom and my boyfriend.  I'll then go home and get ready for the big Christmas day family event with my dad's side of the family (which is 29 strong if everyone shows up).  That'll take up the rest of my day.
  December 26th is going to be the family day with Steve and his {whole} family.  Not sure the timing exactly, but I think it's going to be a late morning thing, as most will have to work the next day.
  
  What are your holiday plans??

Day 25 of 30

Day 25- What I would find in your bag 
It depends which bag you're looking in.
In my camera bag you'd find: My Nikon D60 along with 3 lenses (standard 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6, 35mm f/1.8 Prime Lens, and (I think) I have a 70-300mm lens, but those numbers may be wrong, I don't use it often as it's HEAVY!).  I also have some past photo hunt lists in the bag, probably some gum, and not much else.

In my purse you'd find: my wallet, checkbook, a comb, chap stick, drugs (the legal kind), gum, papers (check stubs, coupons, photo hunt lists), hair things, keys, phone, sunglasses, pens, lotion, hand sanitizer, a pumpkin pez dispenser with Pez in it, period stuff...
I think that about sums it up!!

Boring, huh?

Day 01- A recent picture of you and 10 interesting facts about yourself Day 02- The meaning behind your Blog name Day 03- A picture of you and your friends Day 04- A habit that you wish you didn’t have Day 05- A picture of somewhere you’ve been to Day 06- Favorite super hero and why Day 07- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you Day 08- Short term goals for this month and why Day 09- Something you’re proud of in the past few days Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad Day 11- Another picture of you and your friends Day 12- How you found out about Blogger and why you made one Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently Day 14- A picture of you and your family Day 15- Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play Day 16- Another picture of yourself Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else Day 23- Something you crave for a lot Day 24- A letter to your parents Day 25- What I would find in your bag Day 26- What you think about your friends Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge Day 28- A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then? Day 29- In this past month, what have you learned Day 30- Your favorite song.

Day 24 of 30

Day 24- A letter to your parents
I've kind of been dreading this day... don't get me wrong, I love my parents, but my mind is instantly drawn to negative and past hurt.  It makes me all weird feeling inside.  I know I won't be able to get through this without tearing up.
My parents are divorced, so I'm going to write them each a letter, separately.

Father -
I love you; sometimes there is nothing more to be said.  I have completely forgiven you, which is something I never thought I'd be able to say; it feels really good.  I don't know if I understand completely, and maybe I'm not supposed to, but I feel like I have a small understanding.  Maybe we should talk again, now that I've had time to heal.
Sometimes I wish that you hadn't left and moved away, but I also try to realize that I'm probably a better person for it - you would have continued to give me everything I wanted and I probably would have never learned how to do things on my own :).  Your happiness is most important and I know that it had nothing to do with how you felt about me, or Jason.
You've helped raise me into an amazing person and I have such wonderful memories of you growing up.  I feel like we continue to make those memories, me as an adult and you as an old man.

Thank you for being a wonderful father to me, thank you for keeping my secrets and thank you for never giving up and always knowing what is best for me, even when I may not.
Simply put, father, I love you and I know you love me too. :-)


Mother -
I wish I understood why I have such a hard time with you.  I wish that I could accept you for the person that you are; you aren't who you used to be.  I think change is good and I know you've been through a lot, but in all honesty; could it all have been avoided?  I hate you for dragging me into the things you've done, I hate that you made me a part of that.  I was young and didn't know any better, but you did.  I like to pretend that it doesn't bother me and it's not like I think about it every time I look at you, but deep down, I do think about it.  You should have protected me from those things - YOU are the mother.
I want to have a relationship with you like a lot of girls have with their mothers, I just feel like we are completely different people and it makes it hard.
You are a smart person, you need to believe in yourself and apply yourself.  I feel like you have low self-esteem and there is no reason for that.  Stop, take a breath, listen to people around you, and you'll be better because of it.  You can do things on your own aside from going to the movies.

On the upside, mom, you have been wonderful to me and I'm sorry that I'm such a bitch to you.  I really don't want to be; I get frustrated.  You're open and honest and, like me, you love with your whole heart; that is rare these days.  I hope that we can be better friends when the day comes that I no longer live with you, maybe the distance will be good for us.  I do love you, you are my mother.  I hope that you find true happiness in your life, you do deserve that.

Day 01- A recent picture of you and 10 interesting facts about yourself Day 02- The meaning behind your Blog name Day 03- A picture of you and your friends Day 04- A habit that you wish you didn’t have Day 05- A picture of somewhere you’ve been to Day 06- Favorite super hero and why Day 07- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you Day 08- Short term goals for this month and why Day 09- Something you’re proud of in the past few days Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad Day 11- Another picture of you and your friends Day 12- How you found out about Blogger and why you made one Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently Day 14- A picture of you and your family Day 15- Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play Day 16- Another picture of yourself Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else Day 23- Something you crave for a lot Day 24- A letter to your parents Day 25- What I would find in your bag Day 26- What you think about your friends Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge Day 28- A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then? Day 29- In this past month, what have you learned Day 30- Your favorite song

Day 23 of 30

Day 23- Something you crave for a lot
So I think this means something I crave, right?  "crave for a lot" doesn't compute completely.

I crave a lot of things; salty snacks, attention, material possessions.
Boyfriend gives me attention, so I don't have to crave it.
Material possessions are ... too expensive ... so I just long for them.
Salty snacks are within my means to purchase and, trust me, I do.  A few of my faves:

Day 01- A recent picture of you and 10 interesting facts about yourself Day 02- The meaning behind your Blog name Day 03- A picture of you and your friends Day 04- A habit that you wish you didn’t have Day 05- A picture of somewhere you’ve been to Day 06- Favorite super hero and why Day 07- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you Day 08- Short term goals for this month and why Day 09- Something you’re proud of in the past few days Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad Day 11- Another picture of you and your friends Day 12- How you found out about Blogger and why you made one Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently Day 14- A picture of you and your family Day 15- Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play Day 16- Another picture of yourself Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else Day 23- Something you crave for a lot Day 24- A letter to your parents Day 25- What I would find in your bag Day 26- What you think about your friends Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge Day 28- A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then? Day 29- In this past month, what have you learned Day 30- Your favorite song.

Day 22 of 30

Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else
Nothing outstanding.  I'm not normal but if I sat here and listed all the things that I think makes me different from everyone, most of you would probably say "OMG, me too!" which wouldn't really make me that different, now would it?!

I think we all have our issues that we think are unique to us, but they're not; everyone has issues and things that make them special (in a good or bad way)...

I'm just me.  I guess that makes me different than everyone else, right?  I'm not you.. or you... or that guy over there.

Day 01- A recent picture of you and 10 interesting facts about yourself Day 02- The meaning behind your Blog name Day 03- A picture of you and your friends Day 04- A habit that you wish you didn’t have Day 05- A picture of somewhere you’ve been to Day 06- Favorite super hero and why Day 07- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you Day 08- Short term goals for this month and why Day 09- Something you’re proud of in the past few days Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad Day 11- Another picture of you and your friends Day 12- How you found out about Blogger and why you made one Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently Day 14- A picture of you and your family Day 15- Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play Day 16- Another picture of yourself Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else Day 23- Something you crave for a lot Day 24- A letter to your parents Day 25- What I would find in your bag Day 26- What you think about your friends Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge Day 28- A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then? Day 29- In this past month, what have you learned Day 30- Your favorite song.

Day 21 of 30

Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy

I love that my kitty loves my boyfriend.  There are few things that make me happier than seeing Steve come over and give Boomer love, even though he is allergic to cats.  Boomer loves him right back and it's pretty much the cutest thing ever!

I've got great men in my life!

Day 01- A recent picture of you and 10 interesting facts about yourself Day 02- The meaning behind your Blog name Day 03- A picture of you and your friends Day 04- A habit that you wish you didn’t have Day 05- A picture of somewhere you’ve been to Day 06- Favorite super hero and why Day 07- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you Day 08- Short term goals for this month and why Day 09- Something you’re proud of in the past few days Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad Day 11- Another picture of you and your friends Day 12- How you found out about Blogger and why you made one Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently Day 14- A picture of you and your family Day 15- Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play Day 16- Another picture of yourself Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else Day 23- Something you crave for a lot Day 24- A letter to your parents Day 25- What I would find in your bag Day 26- What you think about your friends Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge Day 28- A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then? Day 29- In this past month, what have you learned Day 30- Your favorite song.

Day 20 of 30

Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future
I've never been the type of girl to write my name on my folders with a boy's last name... wait... ok, maybe in like 4th grade, but it doesn't count if I can't remember their names, right?
Anywhoozle - My future is with Steve.  I've always known I deserve the best in my life, after-all, I give my best; why shouldn't I get the same in return?  I never knew what it felt like to be the center of someone's world until I met Steve.  He is loyal, he is honest, he is hilarious, he is fun, he is my best friend.

The things we do together, the time we share just being stupid fun is reason enough for waking up in the morning.  He cooks me eggs every weekend, he tries new things just to make me happy (and in turn ends up happy he tried them), he calls me everyday when he gets off work, he is absolutely everything to me.

I love him, with my whole heart.  He loves me, with his whole heart.

We are completely in love.


Day 01- A recent picture of you and 10 interesting facts about yourself Day 02- The meaning behind your Blog name Day 03- A picture of you and your friends Day 04- A habit that you wish you didn’t have Day 05- A picture of somewhere you’ve been to Day 06- Favorite super hero and why Day 07- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you Day 08- Short term goals for this month and why Day 09- Something you’re proud of in the past few days Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad Day 11- Another picture of you and your friends Day 12- How you found out about Blogger and why you made one Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently Day 14- A picture of you and your family Day 15- Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play Day 16- Another picture of yourself Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else Day 23- Something you crave for a lot Day 24- A letter to your parents Day 25- What I would find in your bag Day 26- What you think about your friends Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge Day 28- A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then? Day 29- In this past month, what have you learned Day 30- Your favorite song.

Day 19 of 30

Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them
The only real nickname I have is Dee, which is short for my full nickname, Dee-Da-Da.
The story is simple, when my cousin, Katie, was little she could not say Angela, she said Dee-Da-Da.  It stuck to a few in my family, my dad started calling me that, then a few of my friends... it's tamed off a bit since.  My aunt still calls me Dee all the time.  A couple of my friends do... and I think my dad occasionally does.

Other than that, I guess Ang is technically is a nickname, even though it's just short for my real name.  Ang is what I want people to call me if we have a relationship, or if I introduce myself as Ang... then it's cool.  My blogger friends - you better call me Ang, cause that's how I roll around these parts.  I don't do Angie, but Angela is also acceptable.


Day 01- A recent picture of you and 10 interesting facts about yourself Day 02- The meaning behind your Blog name Day 03- A picture of you and your friends Day 04- A habit that you wish you didn’t have Day 05- A picture of somewhere you’ve been to Day 06- Favorite super hero and why Day 07- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you Day 08- Short term goals for this month and why Day 09- Something you’re proud of in the past few days Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad Day 11- Another picture of you and your friends Day 12- How you found out about Blogger and why you made one Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently Day 14- A picture of you and your family Day 15- Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play Day 16- Another picture of yourself Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else Day 23- Something you crave for a lot Day 24- A letter to your parents Day 25- What I would find in your bag Day 26- What you think about your friends Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge Day 28- A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then? Day 29- In this past month, what have you learned Day 30- Your favorite song

How 'bout this weather?!

I have never been a fan of winter but, living in Minnesota, you'd think I'd be used to it by now.  I mean, they don't call it Minnesnowta for nothing!  So last week we had a smallish blizzard type snowfall... early this week it was raining, then right after the rain fell it got cold and it froze... then snowed on top of that.  Tonight, we are due for more snow....


The temperature, you ask?  Right now, where I live, my weather widget says it's 1°.  That's not warm people!!  It's not even winter yet, technically.  


ugh.


I know I have some readers from all over, some just locally here in the Midwest; What is the weather like where you are?  Do you love it or hate it?

Day 18 of 30

Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have
Is it wrong to not have goals?  Does it make me a loser?  You can be honest.

I know I should set goals so that I have something to work towards, but I've always been horrible about reaching my goals.. or I will set goals that are no where within my reach, so then I just let myself down.  OR.. I just get lazy.
I've had this Hawaii trip booked for MONTHS... I've had MONTHS to hit the gym and get in the shape I want to be for bikini wearing... am I in that shape?  Have I met a simple goal of going at least 10 times a month?  It's only 10 times... why is that so fricken hard?  Do I have such a busy life that I can't spare 60 minutes for the gym, nope.

So goals are out.

Dreams - I have a lot of dreams, but mostly the ones that, again, are unattainable.  Dreams like If I won the lottery I'd have my dream home or I'd pay off the mortgages of my loved ones.  Great dreams, yes, but just not a reality.

Plans... well, I have plans.  Shit, planning is my middle name.  That's right, Ang Planning.  Don't act like it's not normal.
Plans is: Hawaii in February.  Before or Beyond that is out of my control, for the moment.

I know, I suck on many levels.

Day 01- A recent picture of you and 10 interesting facts about yourself Day 02- The meaning behind your Blog name Day 03- A picture of you and your friends Day 04- A habit that you wish you didn’t have Day 05- A picture of somewhere you’ve been to Day 06- Favorite super hero and why Day 07- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you Day 08- Short term goals for this month and why Day 09- Something you’re proud of in the past few days Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad Day 11- Another picture of you and your friends Day 12- How you found out about Blogger and why you made one Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently Day 14- A picture of you and your family Day 15- Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play Day 16- Another picture of yourself Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else Day 23- Something you crave for a lot Day 24- A letter to your parents Day 25- What I would find in your bag Day 26- What you think about your friends Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge Day 28- A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then? Day 29- In this past month, what have you learned Day 30- Your favorite song

Day 17 of 30

Can you believe it's already December?  It's my birthday month... so I'm pretty stoked.

Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why
I'm thankful this 30 days is more than half over because I feel pretty lame over some of my answers, but I'm 227% committed to doing this.
My initial thought was Katy Perry to see how it feels to be talentless and rich.  Then I thought I could come up with something better than that.  So then I started thinking about historical/political figures... you know, the ones that are still alive - but I quickly turned away from that idea as I felt the pressure would be too much.

So, what did I come up with?  A boy, duh!  Any boy really.  I want to know what it feels like to have a penis dangle off the front of my body.  I want to know what it feels like to not have boobs.  I want to know how in the world they don't need to carry a purse.
Would I masturbate?  Yes!
Would I pee standing up?  Yes!
Would I walk around with my shirt off?  YES!
Would I hit on hot chicks?  Absolutely!

I'm a simple person with simple wishes.

Day 01- A recent picture of you and 10 interesting facts about yourself Day 02- The meaning behind your Blog name Day 03- A picture of you and your friends Day 04- A habit that you wish you didn’t have Day 05- A picture of somewhere you’ve been to Day 06- Favorite super hero and why Day 07- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you Day 08- Short term goals for this month and why Day 09- Something you’re proud of in the past few days Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad Day 11- Another picture of you and your friends Day 12- How you found out about Blogger and why you made one Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently Day 14- A picture of you and your family Day 15- Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play Day 16- Another picture of yourself Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else Day 23- Something you crave for a lot Day 24- A letter to your parents Day 25- What I would find in your bag Day 26- What you think about your friends Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge Day 28- A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then? Day 29- In this past month, what have you learned Day 30- Your favorite song.