Remember that 25 random things that went around facebook for a while?

Well, here was mine.  Some of the things needed updates

1.  I am terribly paranoid. About almost everything. Still.

2. I have wrecked my old car 8 times that I can remember. I hate driving.  Update:  My current car has only been wrecked once.  I still hate driving.

3. I have a ticket on my record for a wreck that I wasn’t really driving in. One of the best stories of my life.

4. I also apologize too often. I’m often sorry that I do that. I'm really sorry, seriously, I am.

5. I have two tattoos. One Joanna told me about and the other is similar to something that Amanda drew me back in high school. Neither were completely my own. Still only 2.

Getting inked.

6. I call small burps “bubbles”. I bubble often. A co-worker has really pointed out that to me.  This bad habit has been kicked.  Thank you, Chet Fisher, if you ever read this.

7. It is because of a few VERY close friends from Roanoke that I can say that I have a relationship with God at all. This is something I’m most thankful for. Still true.

8. Most everyone knows this about me but, anyway, I HATE, LOATH, bananas. I will run from a banana. I CANNOT be in the same room of someone eating one. Bleh.  Very true, in fact, one of the scariest things about getting my new job is not knowing if anyone is going to eat bananas around me.  And not knowing how I will handle it if they do.

9. I once had a pet dog named Fido. For about 10 minutes.  Thank you, boys from the Elite Eight.  That was a good night.

This is the day we got Fido.   Best. Snow. Day. Ever.

10. I catch myself talking to myself a lot.  Hourly, to be exact.

11. My jaw pops really loudly when I open my mouth really wide.  Yes. And it's still gross.

12. I could sit on a boat for the rest of my life and never regret a moment of it.  Wanna start tomorrow?

13. I once went on a first ‘real’ date in Ireland. He’s still my best friend.  I wouldn't say best friend, more like not even talking.  Actually, there's a better-matched best friend now, thank you.

My best friend at our wedding.

14. Lately, there are some things that I can only do with two particular friends b/c I know they're going to be calm and honest enough to keep me from stressing. These include serious haircuts and tattoos.  I still rely on Betsy, Alyssa and Corinne a lot for support.

Probably the worst picture I've ever taken.  This haircut I lost many inches.  They're back now,  but I'm thinking of chopping again.

15. I love to talk to strangers. I still do.

16. I have always wanted to be called charming. without the person being prompted. I'm afraid this will never happen for me.  This has happened, but I just want it more now.  :-).

17. I get disappointed when I get flowers (even as surprises) and they are not daisies.  Update: I want any flowers.  All the flowers I can get.

18. I love hugs. I will hug just about anyone. Wanna hug?

19. I practice conversations before I call anyone or if I know I’m going to be talking to anybody soon. To me, it's just like proof-reading something. SO necessary.   Sometimes I'll even go over a conversation again with what I should have said!  Getting caught doing this by my husband a lot.  Sometimes I forget that everyone doesn't to this and it's weird.

20. I like surprises, unless I know they are coming (like Christmas presents) then I hate them. Same.

21. I am overly proud that my family has been firefighters and my mom was a nurse.   Same.

My boopie.  Real hero.

 

22. I hate VMI. Even though I’m really proud of Austin for going there and dealing with that. Don't really care anymore.  Think it would be a great place to go if you wanted to play D1 sports.  I actually recommended to my husband's little brother that he check this school out.  Of course he didn't.  Can't really blame him.

23. I dance when I think no one is looking, especially in elevators. I sing out loud when I think no one is paying attention and EVERY time I drive anywhere! I’ve been caught a lot.  Still.  

24. I HATE SNOW. Even though a particular snow day was one of the most fun days of my life. I get angry at people who like snow and try to make me like it.   Still.   

25. I still have a really hard time with left and right. Still.  Don't laugh.

Giveaway at oh, hello friend

Okay, so there's a  really awesome giveaway right now being hosted by oh, hello friend.  I love her blog and store. 

Click here for the giveaway, but don't even bother, I'm going to win this one!

It's really cool stuff!

TED Tuesday

Last night I took a leap of faith.  More to come on that.  I'm really excited about a new venture in my life!

This isn't technically a TED talk, but it's on the TED website. So, who am I?

Give yourself some time today and listen to Mr. Steve Jobs.

Here's hoping we can all connect our dots one day.

Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish.

Maggie Mae

We spent last Friday night with some friends.  

They have a dog who I love.  Her name is Maggie Mae and she is an English Bulldog.

Here she is the first time we met her in November.

Precious, right?  Well, we took a lot of pictures of Mags that night.  Here is some of the adorable-ness that is in my camera right now.

Of course, I got this one with my phone, and it was my favorite.  Such is life.  If only it focused a little better!!  

And a self portrait, Go Flyers!

Papa is 80!

Yesterday my Papa turned 80!

On our way home from work, my husband and I tried to track him down so that we could see him, and ended up finding out he was at the VFW, where he spends a lot of time.

My Papa is an Army Vet and a retired Fireman. True to his generation, he never stops working.  He is always busy and slow to accept help.  He is proud yet humble, kind, loving, hard-working, and (if you really tune your ears to hear his soft comments) hilarious.

He is deeply in love with my grandmother.  They will have taken care of each other for 60 years in June.  He is a true family man, and we all love him.

Happy 80th Birthday to the best Grandfather a girl could ask for! I love my Papa.

He serves as a bartender at the VFW, among other things.  So, he pumped my husband, Justin, with free beer, and cheered him up after a hard day at work!  Then, they convinced Justin to join the VFW.  haha, he's probably the youngest member by at least 20 years.  Here is Justin wearing the hat they give with new membership!  So proud! :-).

Tuesdays finds

Happy Tuesday!   These are some things that I found that I want!!

the colors of this dress are my newest obsession.

a gorgeous top

drooling over this dress currently

pretty earrings

precious open back beach cover-up

a straw beach bag to die for

Can you tell I'm just dying to plan a vacation? 

What are your summer plans?

TED Tuesday

Whenever I need to be awoken, or reminded that I have feelings, or break up the monotony of life, I visit the TED website

The other day I found a talk by the creator of Post Secret, Frank Warren, and I was reminded of when I discovered Post Secret.

I have long loved Post Secret.  But I didn't find it through this awesome blog, instead, I was really lonely one night in college while on summer break. I went somewhere that I loved, the book store.  Here, I discovered one of Post Secret's books.  And I was reminded that I wasn't alone. 

Frank Warren is the man behind Post Secret.  I love his TED talk. Here it is, watch it, it's a good one!