A Wee Bit Of Me Wednesday

  


YAHOO...it's time for A Wee Bit Of Me Wednesday!  I always enjoy question and answer sessions, so
this should be no exception.  If you don't want to miss out on all the fun, hop on over to Leigh Ashley's and link right up.  Easy peasy!  Alrighty, how 'bout we get started?

{One}  When was the last time you used a pay phone (if ever)?  I had to think about this one.  At first, I was going to say it was back in my college days.  Then, I remembered when my brother was in the hospital in 2002 fighting for his life, I'd call home on a pay phone and touch base with my hubby and my girls.

{Two}  Did you ever fail a subject in school?  Thankfully, no, but I sure came close in Algebra a time or two!  Math wasn't then, and still isn't, my strongest subject.  This equation makes my head hurt!

{Three}  Where do you go to get your favorite hamburger/cheeseburger?  I really LOVE the ones from Fuddrucker's.  Those buttery soft buns just melt in your mouth!  Unfortunately, we don't have one that's nearby, so I'd say Steak-n-Shake's are a close second. 

{Four}  Have you ever served jury duty?  No, but when Abby was a baby, I did get summoned for it. I was able to get out of it because I didn't have anyone who could keep her for me.  Too bad, so sad.

{Five}  How old were you when you moved out of your parents' house?  The first time was when I was about 19.  After I earned my Bachelor's degree, I moved back in with them to attend graduate school.  When I got married in my mid-20's, I moved out for good.  My poor mom was heartbroken.

{Six}  What is your favorite color to wear?  I wear a lot of neutral colors, but I feel really 'happy' when I wear yellow.

{Seven}  Do you have a pair of shoes that you wear all the time?  Right now, it's a comfy pair of brown Speedo flip flops or my running shoes.

{Eight}  Do you enjoy talk radio?  Yes, as long as it's not smutty.  I enjoy listening to Clark Howard and shows about relationship problems.  Oh, the stories people will tell!

{Nine}  If you could turn one unhealthy food into a healthy one, what one would it be?  Definitely CHOCOLATE!  Of course, dark chocolate is supposed to be good for you, right?  I love that stuff, but milk choocate isn't bad, either!

{Ten}  Who is the best speaker you've ever heard in person?  Sorry...no one in particular comes to mind...I'm drawing a complete blank!  

Hope y'all have a terrific Wednesday!

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A Wee Bit Of Me Wednesday

Well, for those of you who read my previous post, yesterday was another 'one of those days'! I had a realtor stop by and knock on my front door around 1 PM.  I didn't answer it because I was worried she wanted to show our house right then and there...and I was right! She left and called our realtor who, in turn, called me.  She said the realtor wanted to show our house within the hour.  She said the realtor would call me about 15 mins. prior to coming over.  Well, an hour went by, then an hour and a half...still NOTHING! I, finally, called our realtor back and asked her to find out if they were still coming.  She called me right back and said the realtor told her she didn't know if they would be able to make it, afterall, because they still had 3 houses to look at and she had another client to take out in the evening.  Needless to say, she never bothered to call to tell me they weren't coming.  Oh...what a day!

Now, off to better things!  Participating in A Wee Bit Of Me Wednesdays always has a way of easing my mood...and, boy, am I in need of that today!  If you'd like to play along, just link up at Leigh Ashley's and hop right in!  OK...here we go!

{One}  Have you ever been stuck in an elevator?  No...and I REALLY hope that never happens!  There's just something about being confined in an enclosed space that makes my knees all jittery!

{Two}  Have you ever ridden on an elephant?  That would definitely be another NO!  I'd be afraid I'd slide off and, well, let's just say...it wouldn't be pretty!

{Three}  Have you ever met a well-known celebrity?  Wow...I sure must live a REALLY shettled life...NO!

{Four}  Do you have any food allergies?  I count myself lucky on this one because I'm in the clear.

{Five}  Do you know how to sew?  I can hem by hand and on the sewing machine and I have sewn a few pillows over the years, but that's about the extent of it.  When I was in Home Ec. many moons ago, we each had to sew a dress and model it in front of the class.  Well, my dress would have easily fit someone who weighed about 500 lbs! I have no idea where I went wrong!  I followed the pattern to a tee!  At least I got a lot of laughs from it!

{Six}  Did you get an allowance when you were young?  No...my mom and dad just bought what I wanted or needed.  I didn't consider myself a spoiled child, though, because I did help around the house as much as I could...I just didn't get paid for it. Plus, they didn't cater to all of the desires of my heart.  I had my first job when I was 15 and I understood the value of a buck.

{Seven}  How often do you fill up your gas tank?  I try not to drive my vehicle unless it's absolutely necessary.  My husband has a company vehicle that he's allowed to drive for personal use, so I take his vehicle as often as I can.  We can probably get by with filling my vehicle up once every 4 weeks or so.

{Eight}  Have you ever been stung by a jelly fish?  Thankfully, NO!  I get out of the water real quick if I spot one!  I do have to add here that my hubby got bitten on his big toe by an EEL when we were in Aruba years ago...it was awful!

{Nine}  Have you ever been robbed?  NO...what a relief!  How scary that would be!

{Ten}  What is the worst haircut you've ever had?  Oh, I've had my share of them, that's for sure!  Would you believe that I, actually, had a mullet once?  I'm not like Billy Ray Cyrus because I DO NOT want my mullet back!  I did get a haircut just as I was getting ready to graduate from college...and the lady gave me a whack job! See for yourself!  Here I am with a bunch of my kiddos as I was winding down my student teaching.  They'd thrown a big party for me!  As you can probably tell, when my hair is cut short, it takes on a mind of it's own...that's why I've never gotten it cut short since!  I hated it!

Guess that's a wrap!  Have a good one, everybody...hope those terrible storms aren't headed your way!

A Wee Bit Of Me Wednesday

 

I took a break last week from participating in A Wee Bit Of Me Wednesdays over at Leigh Ashley's, but I'm so happy to jump back in on all the fun today!  So, let's not delay things any longer...AWAY WE GO!

{One}  How often do you do laundry?  It really depends.  I try to keep it down to every other day and that's doable when Chris is on the road.  However, when he's home, I, usually, have to wash clothes every day.  He can mess easily up 2-3 sets of clothes on a good day! 

{Two}  What is your favorite type of cookie?  Well, to me there's NOTHING better than a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie right out of the oven, with a big glass of cold milk to go along with it.  Pure heaven!

{Three}  What would you do with an extra $2000 per month?  I'd probably put it towards the purchase of a new car.  I really have my eyes on the new 2012 VW Beetle!  Super cute and sporty...and just my size!

{Four}  What is/was your favorite subject in school?  In high school, I'd have to say it was Creative Writing.  My teacher required that we all keep journals and that's when my love for writing began.  In college, my favorite subjects were Biology and Anatomy and Physiology.  I, especially, enjoyed learning about the innerworkings of the brain.

{Five}  Have you ever ridden in a hot air balloon?  My husband and I had the opportunity when we went to Vail, CO. several years back with the company he worked for at the time, but we opted to do something else.  I really wish we'd done it...everyone who went said it was out-of-this-world!

{Six}  What was your high school mascot?  We were the mighty Lions and our colors were royal blue and white. 

{Seven}  If you had the chance to go into space, would you?  I'd like to say that I would...sounds very exciting!  However, if I can't ride a roller coaster without having a panic attack, I might be better off to pass. 

{Eight}  How often do you go dancing?  I'm bummed to say, but I don't.  My husband and I used to go two-steppin' a lot when we lived in Knoxville, TN. and had the best time!  We've danced a few times since then at various functions and on some cruises we've taken.  I danced in our basement to the Michael Jackson Wii game a few months ago...does that count?  

{Nine}  Would you rather drive or fly?  I find flying to be such a hassle anymore with having to go through security and all.  Plus, I'm not big on having to be padded down by a stranger!  I enjoy road trips, to be honest...there's so much to see!

{Ten}  Have you ever been caught re-gifting?  Nope...and you want to know why?  I'm too chicken that I'll get caught!

Feel free to play along, if you'd like!  The more the merrier! 

A Wee Bit Of Me Wednesday

Woo Hoo...here we are, again, for A Wee Bit Of Me Wednesday! All you have to do is head on over to Leigh Ashley's blog and link up to join in on all the fun. C'mon now...you know you want to! Alrighty, here we go!

{One} If you won a trip to Disneyland/world, who would you take with you? Seriously...do you even have to ask? My family, of course! If I didn't, they'd probably never speak to me, again!

{Two} When was the last time you listened to a CD? I can't even tell you the last time! I'm guessing a year, if not longer. I listen to my tunes on my iPod. 80's all the way, baby!

{Three} What spice/seasoning is your favorite? I love lots of Italian seasoning on my lasagna, spaghetti, and pizza.

{Four} If you were in a band, what kind of music would you play? OK, this may come as a shock, but I've always wanted to learn how to play the drums. I think there's a rocker in me just dying to break out, so I'd have to say rock from the 80's, of course. Maybe a little Heart or Bon Jovi thrown in there.

{Five} If you could have personally witnessed one historical event, which one would it be? Wow, that's a tough one...there's so many! How about when the Wright Brothers took their first flight in Kitty Hawk, NC.? I bet that was something to witness! Of course, I would have loved to see Jesus walk across water or be resurrected! Simply AMAZING!

{Six} If you could go back to school, what would you study? I have, actually, thought about this many times. I have two degrees in speech-language pathology. I really loved working in the field, but I found it to be very frustrating at times. At one school where I worked, I performed therapy out of a BROOM CLOSET, if you can believe it. Talk about a tiny space! I did the best I could with what I was given. Then, I had mounds of paperwork to do, which didn't leave me much time to devote to my kids. So, if I could go back, I might choose pediatric nursing or physical therapy...I would still want to be in the field of helping people.

{Seven} If you could go to one sporting event, all expenses paid, which one would you see? Let's see...I think I'd have to go to the World Series, especially if the Braves were in it!

{Eight} Do you drive an automatic or a manual? Definitely an automatic! When Chris and I were dating, he attempted to teach me how to drive a stick shift. It was a total disaster! We'd go and stop like every few feet...not a great way to make a positive impression.

{Nine} Are you comfortable speaking in front of people? Nope...and probably never will be! I think the first time I did it was back in high school when I was the MC for the talent show. I faked it the entire time like I was an old pro at it. Then, I had several speech classes in college and I can recall sitting in my seat just praying the professor wouldn't call on me! I even break out in hives on my neck and my face turns beet red whenever I speak in front of people...what's with that?

{Ten} Have you ever experienced an earthquake? Thankfully, NO...and after what's happened to the poor people in Japan, I pray I never will, either!

A Wee Bit Of Me Wednesday

Once again, I'm linking up over at Leigh Ashley's blog for A Wee Bit Of Me Wednesday! It's a fun little question and answer session. Care to play along? OK...how 'bout we jump right to it!

{One} What was your first job? I had several jobs when I was a teenager, so I can't recall which came first. My best friend, Marni, and I got jobs at Magic Springs Amusement Park in Hot Springs, AR. when we were in high school. We worked at a souvenir shop and spent more time laughing than anything else! I had to run the cash register and I was a nervous wreck because I had to count the customer's change the old fashioned way...using my head! Oh, the pressure!

{Two} Have you ever seen a stand-up comedian? I have, but it wasn't a well-known one. Chris and I went to a little comedy club in Knoxville, TN. one night way back when we were dating.

{Three} When was the last time you played mini-golf? Oh, I love mini-golf and I have no mercy on anyone who plays against me...NONE! I think the last time I played was when we went to Panama City, FL. a few summers ago. Wow...has it really been that long?!

{Four} What was the last picture you took? OK...I always have my camera ready to go in case a "Kodak moment" arises! The last picture I took was a few nights ago when the sky was turning gorgeous shades of pastel colors.

{Five} Burnt food: yes or no? The only things I can think of that I like a little burnt are marshmallows and hotdogs. There's nothing better than cooking them over a campfire! Plus, burnt marshmallows make the best smores!

{Six} If you have a pocket full of change, what do you do with it? I, usually, add it to our large piggy bank, which is, actually, a big plastic jug. When we get ready to take our summer vacation, we roll all the change and cash it in for some extra spending money.

{Seven} Can you touch your tongue to your nose? Nope...tried and failed. My husband and youngest daughter can, though...they make me SO proud!

{Eight} Do you scrapbook? No, not on a regular basis...I don't really have the patience for it. When my oldest daughter graduated from high school last year, I did make her a scrapbook highlighting her running career. I saved all of the newspaper articles about her, as well as race numbers, photos, and statistics. I think it turned out really nice, if I must say so myself!

{Nine} Do you buy lottery tickets? No, I never have, but my husband does on occasion. We keep thinking that one day...we're going to win BIG!

{Ten} Do you prefer to be in front of the camera or behind it? That's super easy...behind it! I like picture taking to be done MY way. You know the saying..."It's my way or the highway!" I don't particularly like to see myself in pictures...I have a tendency to be very critical of every little flaw. I think it's just a "woman thing".

This was FUN...hope it was for you, too! Don't forget to enter my giveaway!

A Wee Bit Of Me Wednesday

Hello, everyone! Sorry for the late start today...Brittany left to head back to college this morning...I miss her so much! More about that tomorrow! So, once again, I've decided to participate in A Wee Bit of Me Wednesday over at Leigh Ashley's blog. It really is a good time, so link up with us and play right along!

{One} Scruffy or clean shaven? Well, let's just say that I'm a huge of Tim McGraw...need I say more?

{Two} What's your favorite sundae topping? Definitely...HOT FUDGE! I'm one serious chocoholic!

{Three} Do you own slippers? Yes, about 4 pairs of them! When I'm at home, that's all I ever wear on my tootsies. I go for COMFORT!

{Four} Did you ever have a tree house? I never had one, but the boys who lived behind us in Hot Springs, Arkansas did and I used to hang out in it with them all the time.

{Five} How do you relieve stress? I, usually, grab a piece of dark chocolate with almonds...it's amazing what a little chocolate will do!

{Six} What's your favorite Dr. Seuss book? Oh, that's so hard! I own nearly every one of them because I used to read them to my girls all the time when they were little. I think I'd probably choose "Oh, the Places You'll Go".

{Seven} Have you ever taken dance classes? ABSOLUTELY! When I was a young girl, I took ballet and tap classes for several years...tap was definitely my favorite! Then, when I was in college, I took a ballroom dancing class as one of my electives. My sister-in-law recommended it to me because she said that when she took it in college, the class was filled with football players. That's all my little ears needed to hear, so I signed up ASAP! Well, needless to say, there were no dudes in my class, at all...only girls! Oh, well! Don't tell anyone, but I have this secret desire to learn how to clog!

{Eight} Which do you use more, the thesaurus or dictionary? I'd have to say the thesaurus because I'm constantly trying to find different ways of saying things.

{Nine} What's your favorite form of exercise? I love to run on the treadmill, but I hurt my neck/shoulder awhile back (probably playing the Micheal Jackson Wii game!). So, I've been walking on the treadmill for about 45 mins. to an hour 5 days a week. Plus, I lift 10-15 lb. free weights every day. I do, also, like going for long walks.

{Ten} What's the longest you've ever waited in line? I'd have to guess that it was about an hour or so when we went to Universal Studios in Orlando. That's just part of the whole experience, so you have to tough it out sometimes.

Well, guess that's a wrap! I'll try hard to make my rounds to visit all of you as soon as I can! See ya!

Just A Wee Bit Of Me

Today, I've decided to participate in A Wee Bit of Me Wednesday over at Leigh Ashley's blog. So, if you'd like to play along, just head on over there and link up! OK, here goes nothing!

{One} What color is your kitchen? Well, my primary color is burgundy, but I have some hunter green and gold in it, as well. That's the same color combination I've used for several years, so when we get moved, I'd like to switch it up for a change.

{Two} Do you have a good luck charm? No, not anymore. Of course, when I was young, I used to carry around a pink rabbit's foot for good luck. I think it was "the thing" back then.

{Three} Do you prefer to write with a pen or a pencil? Quite honestly, I can't even tell you the last time I held a pencil in my hand. I always use a pen when writing in my journals, paying bills, or writing cards to my family and friends.

{Four} Can you use chopsticks? Boy, that's an easy one...NO! I've tried on many occasions, but I get so impatient that I just pick up the fork and start eating.

{Five} Do you prefer baths or showers? I'd have to say it depends. There are times when a hot shower feels really good, plus, if I'm in a hurry, I can jump in and out fairly quickly. However, there's a lot to be said for a long, hot bath, too! I really love taking a jacuzzi bath when my muscles are sore or I've yanked my neck out of whack. How does this luxury shower grab ya?

{Six} What is your favorite kind of dressing? I love Blue Cheese sprinkled with lots of black pepper.

{Seven} Can you sing the alphabet backwards? Are you kidding me? I do well just to say it the right way!

{Eight} Do you have any allergies? Yes, I have a tendency to get hay fever every year and I'm highly allergic to cats. They make my eyes itch and swell. Not a pretty sight!

{Nine} Crunchy or creamy peanut butter? Crunchy all the way!

{Ten} Have you ever hitch hiked? Nope...and I'm sure not going to start now! I think I've watched "Forensic Files" way too many times! I still remember what my mom always told me..."Never get in a car with a stranger." Smart words to live by, wouldn't you say?

Make it a great day!