Ten on Tuesday #15

Ten on Tuesday


All About You!!


A. Age: 31
B. Bed Size: Queen
C. Chore that you hate: cleaning the bathroom
D. Dogs: yes - I have one... Shelby :)
E. Essential start to your day: Morning news & GMA
F. Favorite Color: Yellow (and purple... and hot pink...)
G. Gold or Silver: Silver
H. Height: 5'5.75" 
I. Instruments you play: I used to play the flute...
J. Job Title: On Demand HR Generalist and Thirty-One Independent Consultant
K. Kids: just Shelby :)
L. Live:  Live??  I don't get it...
M. Mother's Name:  Judy... visit her blog! http://judygruppstudio.blogspot.com/
N. Nicknames: Ash, Gruppy, Smash
O. Overnight hospital stays: Maybe one when I was younger?
P. Pet Peeve: dumb drivers
Q. Quote from a movie: “A dog doesn’t care if you’re rich or poor, educated or illiterate, clever or dull. Give him your heart and he will give you his.” (John Grogan from Marley & Me)
R. Right or Left Handed:  Right
S. Siblings: none
T. Time you wake up: 5:45am on weekdays... weekends I sleep as late as I can!
U. Underwear:  yes, I wear underwear :)
V. Vegetable you hate: Brussel Sprouts
W. What makes you run late: myself!
X. X-Rays you've had: both ankles & back
Y. Yummy food that you make: Cookies
Z. Zoo Animal: Giraffes

Ten on Tuesday #14

Ten on Tuesday 8.24.11

1. Do you listen to the radio in your car? If so, what type of station do you like?

Yes, most of the time.  I listen to Maryland stations 98 Rock I(mostly talk) and Mix 106.5 in the morning... I like more talk stuff to keep my mind occupied.  Other times I listen to 92.1, 96.9, 99.3, 106.7, 101.3, 103.3... I stop when I hear a song I like.

2. What is the best concert you have ever attended?

That's hard... probably any Kenny Chesney... although I went to my fair share of *NSYNC concerts that I loved too...

3. What is the most embarrassing concert you have ever attended?

I don't think I'm embarrassed by any concert I've been to??

4. If you could have the singing voice of anyone in the world, who would it be?

Carrie Underwood

5. You’re auditioning for American Idol. What song do you sing?

Do I have Carrie Underwood's voice??  If not, then nothing. (you're welcome America)

6. If your previous weekend had its own soundtrack, what would be a few of the songs?

OMG - "Come on Eileen" was in my head all weekend... except I kept substituting "Irene" for "Eileen" :)

7. Most annoying television show theme song ever?

Can't think of one?

8. Are you and your significant other music-compatible?

No significant other here... so sure! =P

9. A song that brings me back to middle school:

10. A song that brings me back to high school:

11. A guilty pleasure song:

I have a ton... I have a soft spot for boy bands, so anything by NKOTB or *NSYNC is my guilty pleasure... lately I've been listening to a lot of Colbie Caillat... is that a guilty pleasure song?

Ten on Tuesday #13

I fell really far behind in my bloggin'... so back on track and catching up!

Ten on Tuesday from 8.16.11

1. What do you do for a living?

I work in Human Resources (HR) consulting.  I just started in HR a little over a year ago and really like it so far!

2. What’s your favorite thing about your job?

The people I work with :)

Some of my co-workers

3. What’s your least favorite thing about your job?

Getting up early!  Blech.

4. If you weren’t a ________, what would you be?

My dream job is to be an event planner... more specifically a wedding planner.  Yes, I want to be J. Lo.

5. What is something that you would love to get paid for that you think no one would ever pay you for?

Umm... fun stuff... watch movies, go out to dinner with friends, eat ice cream, drink wine :)

6. If you could have any job for exactly one day, what would it be?

I think it'd be fun to have Ellen DeGegeneres' job for a day... lots of fun, meet famous people & give some cool stuff away :)

7. If you had to do manual labor, what would you do?

Something that would give me a little exercise & maybe a tan... but nothing where I would get too dirty. LOL

8. What is something you were forced to learn in high school that was supposed to be super important, but you never actually use?

Probably science stuff... 

9. Who was your favorite boss? Why?

I was lucky enough to have many awesome bosses... Ted @ Bob's Pizza back in my college days, Erika @ Grandma's House for Pets back in my summer college days, and Lesli @ WorkforceTactix now :)

10. Where would you rather work: Dunder Mifflin Paper Company (The Office) or Initech (Office Space)?

Definitely the office... looks like a lot more fun!!

Ten on Tuesday - #12

I took a little blog-vacay last week... now time to catch up!


Here is ToT from 8/2/11...

1. Do you do laundry all at the same time or a load here and there?
Both!  Normally all at the same time, but sometimes here and there when I'm busier.


2. What kind of detergent do you use?
Gain... it's the best!  Smells so good!

3. Do you use fabric softener?
Yes! Snuggle... also smells sooo good!!

4. Do you use dryer sheets?
Yes! I think the ones I have now are Gain dryer sheets.


5. Do you iron your own clothes or take them to a cleaner to get pressed?
Iron them... normally in the morning right before I put them on!


6. Do you like heavy starch or light starch?I don't use starch or take my clothes to the cleaner.  But if I had to pick, I'd say light starch.


7. Do you wash all your laundry at once or separate it?
Separate it by clothes that go in the dryer and clothes that do not - lol!  I'm only one person so this seems to be the most 'energy efficient.' Every so often I will separate my whites and add a little bleach.


8. How do you separate it? By people or by colors?
See above :)

9. What clothes get hung up and what goes in drawers?Jeans, PJ pants, exercise stuff, t-shirts, & tank tops go in drawers... everything else gets hung up.


10. Do you use plastic, wire, or wooden hangers? Do they all match?
Plastic & heck no they don't match.  I have all kinds of colors, shapes & sizes.

Ten on Tuesday #11

Ten On Tuesday
Find questions at the Roots & Rings blog!!

1. What color are your toenails painted?
Fluorescent pink!  One of my summer favorites! J

2. What color are your fingernails painted?
Au naturel...  I haven’t been taking care of them lately.  I am trying to get them all one length, but I’m not putting on the clear coat to keep the long ones long and help grow the short ones.  So, I think I’ll file them all short and start again!

3. What is your favorite brand of nail polish?
Definitely OPI!

4. As the norm, do you DIY your nails or get mani/pedis?
I used to get bi-weekly manicures, but then some tragic stuff happened with my income, so now I do them myself.  And I get one pedicure a year, at the start of the summer season!

5. Have you ever had a gel mani? Do you recommend it?
Nope

6. What is the last movie you watched on television? (TV, Netflix, Redbox, etc.)
Holy cow, I can’t remember!?

7. What is the last movie you watched in the cinema?
I think it was Bad Teacher?

8. Is there a movie that everyone talks about as if it is a classic but you haven’t seen?
There are a lot of old classic movies that I have not seen. 

9. What is your favorite movie soundtrack?
I have a couple – My Best Friend’s Wedding, Lizzie McGuire Movie (don’t laugh), Lilo & Stitch, Music & Lyrics…

10. Have you ever seen a movie and thought it was better than the book it was based on?
Never!!  The book is always better!!!

Ten on Tuesday #10

A ToT about the Zoo!!  

1. What is your favorite zoo to visit?
I've been to the Maryland zoo, DC zoo and Pittsburgh zoo.  I don't remember the Pittsburgh zoo, not a fan of the DC zoo, so I choose the Maryland Zoo (in Baltimore).

2. Do you visit a zoo very often?
Nah, the last time I went was in 2009 with Meg.  We had so much fun!  We got to feed the giraffes!!! 

3. Do you have a membership to a zoo?
Nope

4. When you visit a zoo, do you stay all day or just an hour or two?
Enough time to see everything!!  Don't want to miss anything!

5. Do you buy food at the zoo or pack a picnic lunch?
Neither... last time we stopped at Cheesecake Factory (I think).

6. What is you favorite animal to see at the zoo?
The giraffes, elephants & big cats.

7. What is your least favorite animal to see at the zoo?
The snakes & spiders... ew.

8. What is your favorite memory of going to the zoo as a kid?
I can't remember any? :\

9. Do you visit the gift shop when you go to the zoo?
Yes, because I don't have any children! LOL!  I love playing with all the stuff, but I never buy anything.  Or did I?

10. On a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the best and 1 being the worst) how nice is your city’s zoo?
Um... I don't have much to compare it to, but I guess a 7?  One day I would like to go to the San Diego Zoo... but that would be way in the future.

Ten on Tuesday - #9

Another ToT (on Wednesday) J

1. When you are on a plane and the kid behind you is kicking your seat, what do you do?
Probably nothing since I have no balls.  Unless it’s a really long plane ride and it’s really annoying, then I might be mad enough to say something or give the kid the evil eye through the seats! J

2. What food that you KNOW is bad for you and you shouldn’t have, but you love/eat it anyway?
Soda (specifically Diet Coke… I stopped drinking it for over a year, but now I’m drinking it again… only a couple a week, so that’s not too bad!), ice cream, pizza, french fries… yummm.  Why is everything that is GOOD so bad??

3. What is your favorite book of all time?
Sadly, all I can think of is Twilight!  I just started reading for pleasure again the past couple years so I have a lot of catching up to do.  I also loved Water for Elephants!

4. If I came to visit you in your town, where would we eat?
Well I like Mexican, so I would go to El Rodeo or Fiesta Mexico or something along those lines.  Although I also like some restaurants in downtown York like White Rose, which is a bar that was just remodeled and has some decent food.  I can’t think of any other places off the top of my head right now…

5. You have 500 dollars and 40 minutes to spend it at any store you want. Where do you go?
Target… holy moley I could do some damage.

6. What blog do you read every day/the most often?
My mom (aka Judy)’s (http://judygruppstudio.blogspot.com/) to keep up on her art work!

7. What’s the longest you’ve ever been stuck at an airport?
I’m thinking it might have been during spring break on our way to Panama City Beach, FL in 2003.  I cannot remember how long we were stranded, but I remember it was a long time and the airline even offered to put people up in hotels (you know that was a LONG time ago).  We stuck it out though!

8. What’s your daily makeup/face/cleansing routine?
I wash my face twice a day (morning & evening) and always put on face lotion in the morning (with sunscreen) and then my makeup (with more sunscreen).  Nothing too exciting!

9. Where is your farthest away friend?
I have some friends that are far out there… hehe!  I do have a lot of friends that live too far away… Meg in North Carolina, Sandy in Missouri, Jayme in Michigan… I don’t know which is the furthest!?

10. Where is your favorite place to go hiking (or to enjoy nature)?
I never go hiking… sadly, I don’t even know where I’d go?  But I do like to take Shelby on walks in various locations.  Her favorite is Cousler Park.  But that is a paved course – nothing like hiking!

Ten on Tuesday #8

4th of July Version of ToT!

1. What do you traditionally do for 4th of July?

I actually do not have 4th of July traditions!  Back in the day when I was a kid, I would go lay on a blanket & watch fireworks with my parents.  Then in my college days, we went to Ocean City, MD every 4th of July holiday.  Now, every year it changes!  Last year I went to a York Revolution baseball game and this year I went to Pittsburgh to see Kenny Chesney!  If I’m able, I do go to my parent’s house for fireworks and/or cookout.



7/4/10 - York Revolution game



2. Did you follow your tradition this year? How did you celebrate yesterday (aka 7/4)?
Well on Sunday night I did follow some tradition and went to my parent’s house to watch fireworks and have dinner.  Monday was actually kind of laid back and boring!  Went to dinner with some friends and then read all night!  (Had 200 pages to read in 24 hours… oops!)

3. What’s the best fireworks show you’ve ever seen?

Lately I would have to say at my parent’s house!  They live on a small lake and one of the neighbors shoots them off over the lake.  Everyone has parties and cookouts around the lake in the afternoon and then watches the fireworks together – it’s really neat!

4. Have you ever been injured by a firecracker?

No – thank goodness!!  (knock on wood!)

5. Burger, Brat, or Hot Dog?

Definitely NOT a Brat… it depends on the day if I want a hot dog or cheeseburger (it has to have cheese!)  Normally I want both and I can schmooze someone into splitting one of them with me!

6. Do you sport red, white and blue on our Independence Day?

Sometimes… sadly this year I did not… I did wear white… does that count?  Last year I wore red - see question #1.

7. If you had to be from any country other than the USA, what country would it be?

I honestly have no idea?  I don’t think I would want to live anywhere else?!?  Plus, I can’t really make a truly educated guess, so I’ll plead the fifth.

8. Charcoal or gas?

Gas

Shout out to my grill! =P

9. What’s your favorite thing about this fair country of ours?

Freedom

And most importantly - I love our troops for protecting our freedom!

10. God Bless the USA, My Country Tis of Thee, or the Star Spangled Banner?
God Bless the USA by Lee Greenwood
Although I do love singing the Star Spangled Banner at sporting events!

"What is freedom? Freedom is the right to choose: the right to create for yourself the alternatives of choice. Without the possibility of choice and the exercise of choice a man is not a man but a member, an instrument, a thing."
     — Archibald MacLeish

Ten on Tuesday #7

Another ToT! 


1. What’s the recipe for your favorite drink? (Smoothie, alchoholic, coffee, whatever.)
Lately I love a Chargarita – you take a bucket of frozen margarita mix and add Chardonnay  instead of tequila… oh my goodness it’s yummy!!

I also made a White Peach Sangria for my Thirty-One party a couple weekends ago & that was a big hit!  Find the recipe here.  Except I used peach schnapps instead of peach vodka and I added ½ bottle of club soda.

2. What kind of razor do you use?
Venus

3. Who is your favorite Sesame Street character?
Uh, Cookie Monster fer shur.

4. What makes the perfect salad? (Lettuce type, toppings, dressing, etc.)
I love a good Cobb Salad… or anything with avocado!

5. What was your favorite subject in school?
In high school – my communication arts class with Gretch.  We had soooo much fun!

A picture of Gretch & I developed in that class... one of my favs!

In college – costume makeup, even though I had cow walking through campus with no makeup on (you can to come makeup-less), that was my favorite class!

6. What’s your favorite summer tradition?
Going to see Kenny Chesney with Meg!  He didn’t tour last year and it didn’t quite feel like summer.

Me & Meg - Kenny in Bristow, VA 2009

Oh, and going to lawn concerts at Nissley Winery!

7. Do you suffer from season allergies? How do you combat them?
Absolutely!  I take Omnaris (shout out!) and started allergy shots last year.  That’s a 4 year commitment, so they better work.  But I used to be so miserable I would hide in my parents basement in the spring.  Oh, and I also had turbinate reduction surgery last year because I couldn't breathe, and that has worked miracles!

8. How often do you have to charge your cell phone?
Every day!  If I forget at night when I wake up it is dead.  But I have a charger at home, at work and in the car, so I’m never worried.

9. Do you have a bucket list?
Nah... although that might be a good idea to motivate me to go outside of my comfy box.  

10. Do you have any desire to go back to school?
Sometimes… but mainly at the end of the summer when there are all the “Back to School” sales and advertisements! Haha!

Ten on Tuesday #6

1. What’s the perfect meal?
Anything Mexican, but especially chips & guac, chicken burrito… yummm

2. What are the perfect pair of shoes?
Flip flops!  Until they break and bad things happen…

Sept 2007

3. What is the perfect afternoon?
Laying at the beach with a cool breeze & not a care in the world!

4. What’s the perfect house?
For me, right now, it would have to have lots of windows to let all the sunshine in, but be small enough so I don’t have a lot to clean, have an updated kitchen, bathrooms, & appliances, a garage so I don’t have to clean off my car in the winter, a BIG backyard for Shelby to run around in, and last but not least a HOA that will shovel my snow!

5. What is the perfect outfit?
Comfy pants & a t-shirt (short or long sleeve depending on the weather)… comfy pants can be sweats, PJ pants, yoga pants, cotton capris, etc.  That being said, I also don’t mind dressing up every now and then!

6. What’s the perfect wedding song?
Pass!  I’m not even close to getting married so I’m not going to waste my time thinking about it J

7. What is the perfect job?
My perfect job would be an event planner, specifically a wedding planner.  I think that would be SO much fun!!

My braids from when I cut my hair off.

8. What’s the perfect hairstyle?
I wish I had long hair again!  I’ve been short for about a year now and I’m trying to grow it out.  It is at the annoying stage so it’s up in a pony tail a lot.  But lately I love long hair with loose curls. 

9. What’s the perfect music festival?
A boy band music festival.  Duh. 
Honestly I don’t know?  My taste in music is so diverse I couldn’t limit it down to just one genre!  The Ashley Music Festival would include a touch of Kenny Chesney, the sounds of Michael Bublé, a little Black Eyed Peas, some Beyonce action, mixed in with some Jimmy Buffett (because he’s always a good time)… And depending on the day, I’d add some old skool jams. lol!

10. What’s the perfect day to yourself?
Sleeping late, watch some TV, play with Shelby, do some shopping, read a little, watch a movie or two… nothing exciting. I need my days to myself, but I prefer to be with people!

Ten on Thursday #5 :)

Since I totally forgot to post on Tuesday (or Wednesday), this is ToToT.  haha!!

1. How do you pronounce the word aunt? Does your pronunciation rhyme with ‘haunt’ or ‘can’t'?
Can't... like the bug ant.

2. Do most of the people in your life know you blog? Or are you partially or totally anonymous?
I think so?  I post my blogs on FB, so I'm not hiding it.  

3. When you grocery shop, do you prefer to bag your own groceries or do you like it when the store bags them for you? Paper, plastic, or reusable bags?
I don't care who bags them, but I always like to help if I can!  I would use reusable bags, but I use the plastic bag as poop bags! haha!

4. Do you have a green thumb?
I try, but no :(  I'm doing pretty well this year so far... I actually have little tomatoes on my plant out back!  But it's still early in the season... lol

How cute!

5. If you watch the Food Network, which chef/show host is your favorite?
I do not watch the Food Network & I don't even know the chefs on there!  I do watch Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives with my dad when I'm at my parent's house and think Guy Fieri is really fun!

6. Do you like to take baths? Do you take them very often?
I think I've taken two baths in the past 3 years!  I like showers better.

7. What color are the walls in your kitchen?
Off white.  My counter tops are red, so I can't go too crazy with paint color.  I want to re-model the kitchen eventually and paint it a prettier color.  This is a picture before I moved in.  I took down the curtains and got a new stove & dishwasher.  But you get the idea of why the walls are off-white!

8. Do you prefer to dine outdoors or indoors?
Outside... if there is no wind, sun in my eyes or bugs.  LOL!

9. Describe your ideal weather.
The past couple days have been wonderful!  Yesterday was a little warm for my "ideal" weather, but I'd take it!  I also have a soft spot for cool, fall days.

10. If you could learn any foreign language, which would you choose to learn?
Italian would be pretty & fun :)

Ten on Tuesday #4

It's another ToToW :)

1. What type of phone do you have? Do you like it?
I have the Droid X and I love it!!! 

2. How old were you when you got your first cell phone?
I was in college… maybe 19 or 20?  I remember picking out my first cell phone which was a flip phone with a ugly green screen, but I’m not sure if I had one before that.

3. How many cell phones have you owned since your first?
Probably about 5 or 6 since I upgrade as soon as I can.  I've been with Verizon since my first cell phone and love them!

4. How much is your average monthly phone bill?
$95... I have the lowest minutes you can buy!  I think 450 and never come close to it.  But I have extra text & data since I use that much more!! 

5. When you were a kid/teenager, were you allowed to have a phone in your room?
Well I was on it all the time, so I think so!  (wow, my memory is bad!)

6. Do you like talking on the phone or do you despise it? Or somewhere in-between?
Somewhere in between, but much closer to “despise it!”  See question #3.

7. Do you text a lot? Is texting/talking while driving illegal where you live? Are you guilty of it anyway?
Compared to a teenager, heck no!  But probably several times a day.  I live in PA where it is not illegal, but it is in Maryland, where I work.  I never pick up the phone in Maryland, but do text at stop lights in PA.  I’ve seen too many scary videos of car crashes while texting, so I don’t do it!  Oh, and I saw Oprah's show on it too & my grandmom signed her pledge for me! haha! :)

8. What sort of texting keyboard does your phone have? Touch screen, slide out, or something different? Do you care?
Touch screen. I didn’t like it at first.  I had a blackberry with keys before, but now I’m used to the touch screen & like it!  I definitely like the full keyboard and not the 3 letters to a number thing... even though I got pretty good at it, once I got the blackberry, it became so much easier!

9. Look at the last call in your call log – who is it? What were they calling about? Who calls you the most?
It was my mom calling this morning to ask about meeting at the park & ride to carpool to work.  And my parents probably call me the most.

10. What is the longest phone call you can recall having?
I always think of my friend Marci when I think of long phone calls… all the way back to middle & high school until now.  We talk long time!

Marci & I at our 10 year high school reunion.... one of my most favorite pics!!

Ten on Tuesday #3 - 5/31/11

Yes, I know... I'm a day late... so today is ToToW :)

1. From your childhood, what do you miss most about summer vacation?
What I miss most about being a child in general… to be worry-free & having fun all the time!  (Minus the summer camps I had to go to)

2. Are you going anywhere on vacation this summer?I’m going to Pittsburgh on July 4^th weekend to visit friends and see Kenny Chesney (summer staple) and Finger Lakes, NY the first weekend of August with some friends.  I’ve never been there, so I’m really excited!

Me & Meg at Kenny 2008

3. What foods do you like to barbecue?The usual… hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, kabobs.  Yum!!  Nothing like a burger fresh off the grill!

4. How do you celebrate the fourth of July?Every year it’s different!  Sometimes I go over my parent’s house.  They live on a lake and one of their neighbors across the lake shoots of fireworks… it’s amazing!  They invite a bunch of neighbors over for a cookout and it’s always a lot of fun.  Of course this year there’s no water in the lake, so who knows what will happen L  In my younger years, we went to OC, MD, which was always FUN!  Last year I went to a York Revolution game and this year I’ll be in Pittsburgh.  Who knows what next year will bring!

Ocean City, MD - July 4, 2004

5. What’s your favorite beverage to drink in the summertime?

It seems like wine is fundamental in the summer… many wine festivals and lawn concerts at local wineries!  I’ll also take a good margarita, cold beer or iced tea.  I’m not picky!

6. What movie are you looking forward to seeing this summer?

Oh so many!  The Hangover Part II (which I saw this past weekend… hilarious!!); Friends with Benefits; Bad Teacher; Crazy, Stupid, Love; The Help (read the book!); Transformers (maybe)… and the one about the kids shooting the video when the train wrecks.  And I’m sure lots more I can’t think of! J

7. In the car: windows down or AC?

Well when my car says 101^o, I’m all about AC!!  But I love the windows down when the weather is nice.  And so does Shelby!  Or I'll put the windows down for Shelby & turn the AC on for me! haha!

8. Have you ever had a summer fling?

Nothing that ever lasted… but had lots of fun with boys at the beach!

9. Do you wear sunscreen?

Everyday on my face; otherwise only if I know I’m going to be outside for a long period of time or I will BURN.  Bad, I know.

10. Do you have any favorite summertime activities?

See #5 – wine!  Going to baseball games (local & MLB), going to restaurants based on their outside deck, getting together with friends on their deck, long weekends, going to the beach (when I can), walks late at night, sunbathing & wearing flip flops with every outfit!

7 Springs Wine Festival (2009)

HAPPY SUMMER!!!

Ten On Tuesday - 5/24/11

Another TOT... finally something that helps me blog at least once a week!  haha!


1. Have you ever used Craigslist?
No... I'm kind of scared of it!  I've been on the website several times to look around, but never bought or sold anything.  

2. Can you sew?
I can sew a button... if you don't want it to be pretty.  I don't need to know how to sew... I know people ;)

3. Do you pour syrup on your pancakes or dip your pancakes in the syrup?
Pour it on!  I also like to add some peanut butter... nom nom.

4. Rain storms: Love them or hate them?
Ok, here is my crazy answer.  In general, not a fan of the rain... especially when it's almost every day like this spring has been.  And I especially hate the rain during rush hour.  But - I love random thunderstorms that roll through. I like watching weather in general.  Of course I don't live in a scary part of the country that has major tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, etc.  Speaking of which - my heart & prayers go out to the people of Joplin, MO!! :(

5. Do you like swimming?
Yes - I love swimming.  But not a fan of swimsuits, so this makes it difficult for me.  haha!

6. What kind of drink do you order at Sonic?
I actually have never been to Sonic!  But I looked online and I would probably order one of the fruit smoothies.  I love smoothies!  Or the cherry limeade... that looks good too.

7. Are you funny?
I think so... I laugh at myself all the time! I randomly will have some one-liners that even surprise myself!  And sarcasm is my friend.

8. At what age will your kids get cell phones?
Well I don't have kids yet.  But, if I had kids now, with all the craziness in the world, I would want them to have a phone.  I would feel weird if I couldn't get in touch with them at any minute.  It's a selfish reason, I know that.  I definitely understand why most people do not want their kids to have phones until they are way older.... so it's a decision I will have to make in the future.  Of course by the time I have kids who knows what technology will be available!

9. What’s your favorite vegetable?
Definitely tomatoes... I love everything about tomatoes and everything you can do with them!  My favorite is a tomato sandwich.  Especially in August when they are big, red & juicy!  yummy!!


10. Were you a Girl Scout?
Yes, I was!  I don't remember much except my ugly green vest with patches & my cheap set of camping tools.  I don't remember camping though.  And I vaguely remember a big off-white room where my meetings were.  I think... I have a bad memory!

Ten on Tuesday (TOT)

It's my first ToT!

http://rootsandrings.com/2011/05/ten-on-tuesday-80/

Photo Edition...

1. Your favorite piece of furniture in your home.

I will treasure this chair forever.  This is one of the last pieces my grandfather re-upholstered before he gave it all up. He said he always wanted to upholster a chair with different fabrics and it turned out beautifully.  I couldn't have asked for anything better.

2. Your favorite thing on your wall.

My mom painted this for me for my 16th birthday and it now hangs in my living room.  In fact all of the art work in my home is my mom's, but this one was made for me, so it's my favorite!  A friend once pointed out to me that you can see a cat's face in the sunflower seeds... can you see it?  It's watching the little mouse! :)

3. Your bed as it looks right now.

Making my bed consists of pulling up the sheets and blankets, and stretching out Shelby's sheet.  I took the comforter off my bed when the weather became a lot warmer.  Don't judge my messy pastel bed!  

4. Your pantry.

So glad I re-organized everything yesterday :)

5. Your favorite piece of jewelry.

(It's a tie!)

My new Pandora bracelet I received as a gift for my birthday this year... each charm is special!  

This necklace is the first "real" piece of jewelry I bought for myself when I was 23.  It's my birthstone (garnet) and some tiny little diamonds.  

6. Your favorite book.

Yeah... not much to say.  Loved the movie, loved the book even more!

7. Your most comfortable shirt.

I wear this shirt all the time and how I got it is a good story... Back in 2002 when I was at IUP, 'someone' had left this in my roommate's room.  We were packing up to leave for the year and she did not want it, so I took it. 9 years later I still wear this shirt all the time and LOVE it!

8. Your messiest room.

I kinda just throw stuff in this room that needs to be filed and put away.  I also put up my card table to start scrapbooking many weeks (ok months) ago, but never actually started!

9. Your house shoes.

We go shoe-less in this house!  I need a pedicure (still), so I hid my toes :)

10. Yourself.

I forgot to take a picture of myself, so I'm posting this picture of me in NYC this past December.  It was flippin' windy and COLD!!