Sunday Survey: Moves Like Jagger

It's been so long since I've done one of these, but here goes!

1. Who makes the best moves in your life?

This is a weird question.  I guess it can be interpreted many ways, but I'll go with moves = decisions.  And, in that case the answer would be my husband.  He is a very good decision maker.  I always trust his decisions 100%!

2. Tell us about a time where you had to be selfish with your time, and felt guilty about it (whether it was time taken from your children or a significant other.

Well, I used to feel guilty all the time when I was working full-time.  My time away from my kids killed me.  BUT, we needed that extra full-time income, so what was I to do?? Let them starve?  I don't think so.  I guess the most I feel guilty about time away from them right now would be on days when I'm super busy cleaning and can't spend as much quality time with them.  And, right now with our move, I'm SUPER busy cleaning and packing almost every day.

3. Do you feel that you can create more sex appeal or that it's just a given?

I guess you can try to create more sex appeal, but who has time?? lol

4. Do your religious beliefs really influence your behavior?

No.  They probably should, but they don't.

5. Do you feel there are some things in a significant other that you can't change because of their sex?

I guess ... 

6. Do you see a younger less secure person when you gaze in the mirror?

No, I think I'm pretty secure in who I am.  Sure I doubt myself here and there, but as a person, I think I know who I am.

7. If you have ever been pregnant, or have been with a woman who was, how did effect your sex life?

Umm ... we didn't have a sex life while I was pregnant.  My poor husband.

8. What would you like to work on to become a better person?

My temper.  Boy do I have a baaaad temper.  :(

9. When did you think that you understood the sacrifices that people in the military make on behalf of their country?

Probably not until 9/11 happened.  It's sad it took that for me to recognize the sacrifices these men and women make on a daily basis, really.  :(

Sunday Survey!

It's been quite awhile since I've done one of these, so since I haven't had much to blog about lately, here goes ...

 

1. Do you believe people can truly change?

 

I do.  But, only if they want to change.  I don't believe people can change each other.

2. Do you think there is anything wrong with being average?

 

Nope. 

3. Do you believe in fairy tale love?

 

I do.  :)

4. Has anyone ever spread something malicious about you?

 

Umm, yes.  And, we're not friends anymore.

5. Have you ever done something at a party that you've ever regretted?

 

Nope.  I don't do something if I'm going to regret it later.

6. How do you go about setting your goals?

 

In small increments.  My weight loss goal is 20 lbs at a time, and I'm just about there.  It's taken me about 5 months to get here, but at least I am, and I'm keeping it off.

When I was breastfeeding Henry and didn't think I could make it one more day, I set small goals ... one week, two weeks, one month, two months, and so on.  Eventually he was 15 months old, still nursing and I was one happy mama! :)

7. Do you believe you deserve everything you want?

 

Sure.  I don't believe I'll GET everything that I want, but I believe I deserve it.  :)

8. Do you have people in your life you could always count on?

 

Sure do!

9. Did you ever make a close friend from someone that you've dated?

 

Well ... I did.  But, we're not friends anymore.  I'm sure there are other friends I've met because of someone I dated, but I just can't think of who at the moment. 

Sunday Survey

I'm just sitting around relaxing this morning in between spurts of cleaning, so I thought I'd take some time to do my Sunday Survey a little early ... hope everyone else is enjoying a nice leisurely Sunday as well!

1. The Beach Boys are back together (everyone alive, Dennis and Carl have passed, including Brian) for the first time in 25 years. It's their 50^th Anniversary tour. Their new single is called, “That's Why God made the Radio”. Did radio play a huge part of your growing up years?

Not a huge part, but I definitely listened to it alot.  I remember there used to be a segment on in the evenings called "The Top 9 at 9", I think that's what it was called anyway.  Anyway, I used to listen to that every.single.night.  That was back when Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, NSYNC and Backstreet Boys were big. lol

2. What is something that you are disappointed about right now?

I swear this was a question last week too, and for the second time ... I'm not disappointed about anything.  Can't someone just be happy??? :)

3. What are you really anticipating right now?

Starting my new part-time job this week.  I'm a little nervous and anxious about it, to be honest.

4. When was the last time you watched your favorite movie? What is it?

The day before Easter when we went to see Titanic 3D in the theater.  That and Dirty Dancing are my two all-time favorite movies.

5. If you could bring one person back from the dead, who would it be?

Most definitely my dad.  I wish we could have more time to make things right between us, and I wish he had the chance to meet his two grandsons (though, I'm a huge believer that he's already played with them and snuggled them while they were still in Heaven.)  :)

6. Who was the last person you hung up on?

Hmm ... it's been awhile, but probably my husband.  lol  We tend to get pissy easily with each other and the first either of us does if we're on the phone is hang up.

7. Does it bother you when meme makers separate questions that could've been combined?

Umm ... no?  haha 

8. What is the first animal you would run to see if you went to the zoo?

The elephants.  Or monkeys.  I love them both!

9. What is the food you always buy at the grocery store that you can't live without?

Snikiddy Cheddar Fries.  They are the best thing ever!  I buy a huge bag every two weeks at BJs and then sometimes if I run out, I'll go to Giant and buy a smaller bag.  Yum! 

Sunday Survey

1. If someone, that you trusted, told you that your lover was cheating, would you believe them or not?

Probably not ... I'd have to see if for myself before I'd believe something like that.

2. What is something that you are disappointed about right now?

I can't really think of anything off the top of my head.

3. Jonathan Frid, who was the original Barnabas Collins on Dark Shadows from 1967-1971, passed away in Canada at the age of 87. Who is your favorite vampire?

I don't know of many vampires, so I'll go with Edward from Twilight.  :)

4. Should there be age limits on social networking sites such as facebook?

I don't know much about this topic, but from what I understand there are already security settings set up for parents to use if they have a young child on FB or other social networking sites, so IMO, as long as there is some way to monitor/control what your child is looking at, then I don't really think the age limit should apply.

5. Tell us about your pets. Do you have one that you wish would run away?

No!  I have one I wish would come back, though.  :(  Bailey, my cat, ran away a year and a half ago and I have no clue what ever happened to her.  :(

6. Do you ever have a hard time with morals?

No, I don't think so.

7. Did you make 'a plan' the first time you made love or did it just happen?

Just kind of happened.

8. Do you agree that fame is lousy or would you love to give it a try? Why?

No I don't think I'd want to be famous.  The money sure would be nice, but I couldn't handle the lack of privacy.

9. Do you believe in forever, as in 'love forever'?

I do ... if you're meant to be together.

Sunday Survey

1. What was the last thing that you begged for?

I don't really beg for anything, to be honest.

2. Have you ever lost a best friend after a fight?

Nope.

3. When was the last time you just wanted to be invisible?

I can't really think of the last time, but I know I have quite a few times in the past.

4. Which room of your home tends to be the messiest?

It kind of varies, but lately it's been our foyer.  It seems everything just gets dumped there.

5. You are to be locked in a room forever with a celebrity. You get to choose. Who do you pick?

Adam Levine!!!

6. Has someone ever left another person to be with you?

No.

7. What’s been kind of a drag for you lately?

Nothing that I can think of.

8. How are you different from your (current or most recent) significant other?

We couldn't be MORE different!  He's a social, outgoing person, and I'm a homebody by nature.  I'm cordial to people, but I'm not overly social or outgoing.  I actually think I have a social anxiety.  I get nervous in large groups of people, whereas he does not.  He's probably the least domestic person ever, and I'm very domestic.  And, the list goes on and on ... we're just VERY different people.

9. What is the most perverted thing someone has ever said to you?

Umm .. THAT I'm not going to reveal.  This is a family blog, thankyouverymuch.  :)

Sunday Survey

So, yesterday was Easter and therefore we were pretty busy (I'll have a whole other post about that another day this week), but here's my Sunday Survey from yesterday ... only a day late and a dollar short.  lol

1. Have you ever watched something unfold, that as you watched, you could not believe what you've witnessed?

I'm sure there are others, but the one that comes to mind right now is once John and I witnessed a car accident at an intersection near my parents' house.  One driver (a teenager) ran a red light and t-boned another car.  The car that had been t-boned spun out of control ... all I remember doing was silently praying that it didn't hit us, which thankfully it did not.
2. What is your favorite city in the world? Why?

I can only answer based on places I've traveled, so I'm gonna go with Charleston, SC.  It's just a beautiful southern city with a lot of history behind it.  I've loved traveling there in the past and really want to go back again the future!
3. What is the strangest film, to your sense of reality, that you have ever seen?

 Strange and disgusting ...  but, all the Saw movies.  Gross!

4. It seems that the older that you get, the less you want the hassle of seeing a live concert. Who is an artist or a band that you'd actually pay to see?

I love seeing live concerts ... so, any country singer pretty much.  And, now I'm a HUGE Adam Levine fan, so I'd pay to go see Maroon 5, too.
5. When was the last time that you lost your temper?

Tonight.  :(
6. When you were little, did you think "sex" was a bad word?

Yep! 

7. What does your smart phone do that really surprised you when you loaded the app?

Nothing has really surprised me ... I have alot of apps that I love, though!
8. Have you ever been attracted to someone that you should not have been? (Feel free to take this lame question any way that you please.)

Oh yeah ... once or twice.  lol
9. Will you see the new "The Three Stooges" film?

Umm, no.

Sunday Survey

1. In romance, have you ever been stuck in the middle with someone?

Nope!
2. Which current commercial is the currently most annoying to you on TV or radio?

The only one I can think of off the top of my head is the one for The Family Guy where Stewie goes "Mom.  Mom.  Mommy.  Mama.  Mom.  Mommy.  Mama.  Mama." the whole time.  I already don't like that show and this commercial just makes me want to throw something through the TV at him.
3. What do you think is the most difficult task when it comes to Spring cleaning?

Definitely transporting all the stuff I plan to donate to Good Will.
4. What area is your expertise in?

I don't really think I'm an expert on anything.  I'd like to say my kids, but some days I don't even feel like an expert on them.  lol
5. Have you ever bumped into a former lover and found out they were now gay or straight depending on your relationship with them?

Nope!
6. When was the last time that you got stabbed in the back?

About a year and a half ago.
7. For a few years in a row, you receive a nice tax refund: do you make an adjustment with your payroll deduction so they’ll take less, or do you leave it that way so that you can continue to receive the big check every spring?

No, I'd leave it alone.  There is nothing worse than having a huge tax bill at the end of the year.
8. Do you remember the most naughty night of your life? (And do tell a bit, if comfortable)

I've had a few, and yes I remember them, but I don't care to go into detail about them.
9. How would you handle yourself if you were regularly in the press and tabloids?

I probably wouldn't ever BE in the press or tabloids.  I'm usually a pretty open person, but I don't think I'd ever do or say anything that would get me that kind of attention.  I guess if I ever WERE in the press or tabloids, I'd try to be as humble and gracious as possible.

Sunday Survey

1. When was the last time that you went out dancing?

 

I think it was when Jacob was about 6 weeks old when I went out with the girls for a "Girl's Night".  I don't get out much, lol, but when I do it sure is fun!

 

2. Have you ever had an argument with a teacher?

 

No, not that I can recall ... I was always kind of a suck-up with my teachers, hehe.

 

3. Do you have a tough time remembering people’s names?

 

No, I'm actually really good with names and remembering dates.  Weird, I know.

4. Would you rather change your past or know your future?

 

Change my past, for sure!

5. What’s one thing you feel you must do in your life before it ends?

 

Travel.  There are so many awesome parts of the world/US that I really want to see! 

6. How many credit cards do you have right now that have a zero balance?

 

We have one and it always has a small balance.  It's best for your credit to carry a small balance every month.

7. What is the most expensive thing you purchased this year?

 

Probably my cell phone I just got a week ago.

8 . If you're married, this probably doesn't apply to you, but: Are you mindful about getting tested for STDs/HIV at least semi-regularly? Why/why not? Married people: Were you mindful about this type of thing when you were single? Why/why not?

 

I was not mindful of it when I was single because I wasn't sleeping around, so it wasn't really neccessary, but since I've had two babies now, I've been tested for every STD under the sun with both pregnancies and everything has always come back negative.  :)

9. If you could ask the president of the United States one question, what would it be?

 

Nothing ... I can't think of one thing I'd want to ask.

Sunday Survey

1. Have you ever felt that you needed to just forget an ex-lover?

Nope.  But, then again I don't really have any.  :)
2. Spring picnics and cookouts are here! What would you want to have on your plate as you head back to the table?

Cheeseburger with ketchup, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles on it, corn-on-the-cob, baked beans and potato salad.  Yum!
3. It's St. Patrick's Day, March 17th! Do you celebrate? Drink Green Beer? Go out?

No.  I would, probably, if we didn't the kids, but then again .. I'm not Irish, so therefore I don't really feel the need to celebrate on March 17th.  :)
4. Did you remember to wear green today?

I actually did, but I didn't wear it.  I wore green to work on Friday since I wasn't going to really be out and about on Saturday.
5. What phrase or saying do you over use?

"So, anyway ..."
6. If you could (or could have) change(d) something about your relationship with your parents, what would it be?

I would like us to have been closer while I was growing up.  I'm close with my mom now, but I wasn't the whole time I was growing up.  :(
7. If the NCAA Men's or Women's Final Four basketball tournament was played in your hometown arena or within easy driving distance from where you live, would you try to attend one of the games?

Hell no.  I could care less about any kind of basketball (pro or college).  Same goes for baseball (though I would go see a baseball game).  I am a football and hockey fan, only!
8. No matter what's going on in your life, what always makes you smile?

My babies, of course!
9. We've asked this before: What else is on your mind? Go ahead and rant.

Just a bunch of personal stuff ... don't wanna go into it right now.

Sunday Survey

This week's theme: Indian Reservation

1. Have you ever had a romantic breakup that was easy?

 

Nope.

2. When was the first time that you felt betrayed?

 

I actually don't want to discuss that right now, but I will say it wasn't all that long ago (a little over a year ago, maybe).

3. Do you feel religious beliefs should have a role in politics?

 

Nope.

4. Are you doing anything special this weekend?

 

Well, this weekend is just about to end, and we didn't do anything too exciting.  John and I had a date night on Friday night, and then the rest of the weekend we just hung around the house.

 

Next weekend, we'll do our bi-weekly grocery trip to BJs and probably some other misc. shopping and go out to eat once or twice, but other than that, I don't know that there is anything else planned.  We lead pretty boring lives.  lol

5. Oreo cookies turned 100 years old this week. How do YOU eat an Oreo?

 

Dunked in white milk.  Yum!

6. If you could change something about yourself, what would it be?

 

I wish I were a more patient person.

7. Describe a time when you should have tried harder.

 

A few different occassions in high school, maybe?  Can't really think of anything else.

8. What is your favorite baseball-related movie?

 

A League of Their Own, definitely!

9. What is one lesson you have learned in the past year?

 

It's not something I learned in the past year, really.  I've been learning it over the past few years, but it finally sunk in just in the past year, and that is that I don't follow through with things.  I'm learning to do so, and so far this year I'm kind of impressed with myself.  :)

Sunday Survey

This week's survey is in honor of Davy Jones.  RIP Daydream Believer.

Look Out Here Comes Tomorrow

1. How much do you worry about your future?

 

Some.  I don't sit here worrying about it every second of every day, but I do still worry, and I try to plan for as much as possible.

2. Do you believe that anyone could be perfect?

 

Nope, I don't believe anyone is perfect.

3. Regarding your future, what is the best thing you could hope for?

 

To have a long and happy life.  That's all I really want.  To be around for my kids while they're growing up ... see them go off to college, get married and have kids of their own. 

4. What's the greatest extent you've gone to help a friend in need?

 

About 5 years ago when my very good friend got a DUI, I drove out to her house almost every weekend (it was probably 20-25 minutes from our house) to pick her up and bring her to stay with us for the weekend.  That's probably the extent, though ... I haven't had to do anything to out there for a friend, but I would if need be.  I loved having her stay with us almost every weekend, I miss those days!

5. What did you do lately that was really brave?

 

Umm, I can't really think of anything ... give birth?  That takes some guts.  lol

6. Tell us one thing you wish you hadn't let yourself do.

 

Get so fat.  :(  I hate looking at myself in the mirror, which is why I'm SO adamant about losing weight.  My goal is by next summer (2013) to be the same size I was in high school.  I wasn't fat then, though I thought I was.  I look back at pics of myself and think "damn!  I looked good!"  lol

7. Who is the wisest person you know?

 

I can't just choose one person, really.  Both my parents, my in-laws and my husband are all really wise, smart people. 

8. What's the most tasteless joke you've ever heard?

 

Oh, if it's "tasteless", I'm not going to repeat it.

9. What does your answering machine / voice mail message say?

 

"Hi, it's Heather.  Leave me a message and I'll get back to you."



Sunday Survey

Da Ya Think I'm Sexy

1. When do you feel that you are at your sexiest?

I don't really think of myself as sexy, actually, but I guess it'd have to be when I'm dressed up really nice with my hair done and make-up on and ready to head out for a date night with my husband.

2. What's your favorite magazine? Why?

US Weekly and People.  I like to read the gossip magazines about celebs and what's going on in their world whether it's true or not.

3. What’s something you do more quickly than most people?

Get ready to go out, I guess.  From the time I step in the shower to the time I step out the door (and that includes doing hair and make-up) it's about 30 minutes.  I've always been really fast to get ready!

4. When do you first remember using a computer?

In high school ... I think AOL had first come on the scene then.

5. Who is the craziest person in your family?

I don't think there is anyone in my family who is "crazy", but my husband has been known to be pretty darn wild in the past.

6. What one thing are you craving today?

I can honestly say nothing.  :)  My husband is sitting here eating ice cream sandwiches from Cold Stone and I don't even have the slightest craving for one!

7. What is your favorite thing to spend money on?

Oh ... I have to pick just one?  Clothes, purses, stuff for the house, stuff for the kids or John.  Doesn't matter what it is, I just love to shop!

8. What’s the part of your morning you least look forward to every day?

Getting the kids ready and out the door, so I'm not late for work.  It's a huge pain and we usually have one or both of them crying.  I seriously HATE it.  They hate getting up that early and being rushed around the house, and I hate making them.  :(

9. What are some rules you have for yourself that don’t really make much sense?

I don't think I have any rules for myself.  IDK if I do, I can't think of any right now.

Sunday Survey

1. Do you ever solicit advise on your love life?

No ... I do tend to solicit parenting advice when it's not been asked for ... I really need to quit doing that, though.  I don't like it when other people do that to me, so I'm sure those I give unsolicited advice to don't really appreciate it.

2. What was the last thing you argued with someone about?

I actually can't remember, but I'm sure whatever it was, it wasn't very important.

3. Who do you hate right now?

I don't HATE anyone, but there are a few people out there that I am not very fond of.

4. Who do you love right now?

My husband, kids, family and friends.  :)

5. Where do you want to be in 6 years?

Living in a bigger house, but other than that I'm happy right where I am. :)

6. What is your craziest vice?

I kind of go in spurts.  It used to be couponing, but I've let that go, though I do want to get back into it.  Right now it's probably cleaning/organizing.  I've become OCD about things and now that's all I can think about.

7. How did you celebrate Valentines Day?

We had a late dinner the Saturday before Valentine's Day after the kids were in bed of Chinese takeout and we rented Breaking Dawn: Part 1 on demand.  It was awesome!  The actual day of Valentine's Day, though, kind of sucked.  I was hormonal and took out on my poor husband.  :(  But, the little celebration we had the weekend before was perfect.

8. What is your most unique or fondest memory of a special Valentine's Day?

I don't think there have been any crazy unique Valentine's Days ... but, each year we try to do something together, and it's always really special.  :)

9. Were you in the same location five years ago that you are today? Would you have expected to be?

Nope.  Five years ago we were newlyweds living in Ashburn.  A lot has changed in the past five years.  We've moved twice (in with my parents and then to our current home in Herndon) and had two beautiful baby boys ... can't wait to see what the next five years will bring!

Sunday Survey

1. I read that Bud Weiser & Kathy moved into their new house! When was the last time you moved? Where to?

About 4.5 years ago, and we moved from my parents' house in Leesburg to our current home in Herndon.

2. If they were making a Hall of Fame for the blogosphere, name a blogger or two who you think should make the list. Why?

I can't really name just a few, but I'd have to say anyone who blogs about anything that is useful, really.  Food, homeschooling, crafty, organization ... just to name a few types of blogs/bloggers that I think should make the list.  :)

3. What are couple of funny things you remember your parents saying? (Like, “They're starving there in China, so finish what you've got.” - John Lennon) Do you say them to your kids?

"Because I said so", "You'll understand when you're older", "There are starving children somewhere in this world" ... to name just a few, and yes, I find myself saying those same things to my kids.  I try not to,  but it just comes out sometimes.

4. What is something that has happened to you that you would consider a miracle?

Probably pretty recently when I fell down the stairs and sprained both ankles.  I fell so hard and at such an odd angle, it's a miracle I didn't break one or both of my ankles.

5. What is it too late for?

Well, it's probably *not* too late, but I feel like it is ... too late for me to go to nursing school like I really want to.

6. What do you try to stay away from?

Right now it's sweets. :)

7. When you get into a disagreement or fight, how often are you the first to apologize?

If I know I'm wrong, I'll apologize quickly, but more often than not, I'll fight it out trying to prove I'm right.

8. Tell us about a current issue that you’re unhappy with.

Our living situation ... we've outgrown this tiny condo, so it's really time to move on.

9. How often do you update your blog/site and why?

A few times a week, at least. And, I do it because I like it.  :) 

Sunday Survey

I'm sitting here waiting for my chicken to thaw (new pinterest recipe to be posted tonight - stay tuned!), so I thought I'd go ahead and do my Sunday Survey ... ENJOY!

1. Do you live close to where you grew up? Why?

I do and I don't.  I grew up in four different towns and two different states, so not entirely do I live near where I grew up.  I do live close to where I was born and spent the first 7 or 8 years of my life (Leesburg, VA) and I also live relatively close to the next town we lived in (Warrenton, VA), but as for the other two (Connellsville, PA and Bethel Park, PA) - not so much.  And, I live here mainly because this is where my mom and step-dad live.  I sure wouldn't have looked at the map and chose this area of the US to live in and raise my family.  It's incredibly overcrowded and expensive to live here, but for the most part, it's a really lovely area!

2. Have you ever been so angry that you almost lost control?

Umm, sadly, this is something that happens on a regular basis.  I have a horrible bad temper.  It's something I strive every day to change, but of course fail miserably a lot of the time.  :-/

3. Are you a fan of a musical act that slightly embarrasses you?

I was a fan of boy bands back in the day, and that's kind of embarrassing to admit.  But, I'm not a fan of anyone now that would be embarrassing to me.

4. Is there a movie that always makes you cry?

Quite a few actually .... Dirty Dancing (which is my all-time favorite) and Titanic (which I already know the outcome from, so I don't know why it does, but it does) are two that come to mind right away.

5. Who is the most famous person that you've met?

Umm, I'm drawing a blank.  I don't think I've ever actually met a famous person.

6. Before you leave your home, what must you have?

Well, most of the time, my kids.  lol  But, my purse, phone, keys and wallet.

7. What do you miss the most about being a kid?

Having no responsibilities.  That was awesome!

8. Tell us about a passion of yours that your readers would not expect.

I kind of go through phases where I'm super passionate about one thing and then that changes.  Right now, blogging.  :)  And, reading ... super obsessed with that.  Add me on goodreads.com if you're on there!  And, trying new recipes ... I'm trying to try one new recipe a week, and so far I've been successful with that!

9. At what age do you think you'd be to think, “I've had a great run”?

Really old.  I don't want to think that until I'm almost dead, seriously.  I want to keep having "a great run" for as long as possible ... does that even make sense?  What kind of question IS that anyway?  lol

Sunday Survey

This week's survey theme is: I Know I'm Losing You

And here go the questions ...

1. Have you ever still been in a relationship that you knew was ending, but you hung in with it anyway? If yes, why?
Nope.  Not really .. John was my first real relationship and even though we broke up twice in the past (before we were engaged and married), I'd say we're stronger than ever, and I don't ever forsee our relationship ending.  :)

2. Tell why people around the world should be completely enthralled by you.
I don't really think people SHOULD be enthralled with me.  That's the low self-esteem talking.  :)
3. Other than where you live, what's your favorite city and why?
Charleston, SC - I would move there in a New York minute, for sure!  It's beautiful, historic ... beautiful.  What's not to love?!
4. What is something you are really passionate about?
Being a mom and wife.  I know it sounds corny, but it's basically all I've ever wanted out of life, so I'm very happy to be married to a wonderful man, and to have two crazy boys to love and raise!
5. What has been your most exciting prize that you've won?
I don't think I've ever really won a prize.
6. Do you think there was there a second gunman behind the grassy knoll?
One will never know ... that's one of life's greatest mysteries!
7. What was the silliest, most fun, crazy or impractical gift that you received?
I can't really think of anything imparticular.  I usually get a lot of gadgety/knick-knack type items from my mom, but I always manage to find a place or way to use them.
8. What was the most practical gift that you received?
I've received MANY pracitical gifts over the year.  Too many to count.  I think most recently it would be my Kindle Fire.  It serves all my technological needs.  I can read on it, play games (Words with Friends, anyone?), surf the web, listen to music and the list goes on and on.  I love that thing and use it pretty much every day!
9. What blogger has been in your blogroll the longest? How did you discover them?
I can't remember, but I *think* it would be A Little Dose of Crazy .. my friend, Erin.  And, I didn't really "discover" her blog.  We were just talking about blogs one day and it came up, and so we swapped blog URLs.  :)

Sunday Survey

Getting back into the survey a week thing, too.  And, just for reference or in case anyone wants to do their own survey, I get them at the Saturday Nine blog.

Nobody Told Me

1. When you grew up were you ever told how to deal with problems?

When a problem came up, I was taught how to handle that situation, yes.
2. What was your first apartment like?

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room and eat-in kitchen.  It was small and in an OLD building, but it was pretty good for a first apartment and it was just the two of us living there.
3. What was the first car you owned?

The one I have right now ... a 2005 Hyundai Accent
4. Tell us about a crush or relationship that you had at high school.

I actually didn't have a relationship in high school, and I'm sure I had crushes, but no one that I really remember.
5. Have you ever had an “enemy” in your life?

I don't really have any enemies, at all.  But, I do have people that I know that are definitely not my friend, and those people aren't in my life anymore.
6. What were you doing the first night that you got drunk?

I believe I was at a party, but that was a long time ago ... and, I don't remember.  ;)
7. Ten years ago, what was you job and did you like it?

January, 2002 - I was working in a call center ... and, no I did NOT like it.
8. What movie had the biggest impact on you as a child and why?

I'm having a hard time thinking of one!  I remember The Wizard of Oz was my favorite, but I don't think I ever had a movie have a big impact on me!
9. What are your plans for this weekend?

Our plans for the weekend *were* ... nothing.  haha  We didn't have plans, really, but I had a list a mile long.  We got up on Saturday and I did a few things around the house.  Went to a friend's house who I am animal sitting for to check on her furbabies and then headed to BJ's to stock up on groceries (I love shopping in bulk!).  Went to Target to get the last of my organizational supplies for finishing up the toys (see my last post), came home and put the cubicle shelf together, and organized the last of the toys.  My friend, Jessica, came over the hang out with us ... I always love having her over! And, she spent the night, so this morning we just hung out and I did a few things around the house.  Then I went to the Outlet Mall with Jacob and my mom to return/exchange a top at Old Navy and went to the grocery store.  Came home and watched a very upsetting football game (Oh well .. next year!), went to check on the furbabies again, came home to do baths and bed, and now here we are hanging out on the couch! :)  See ... nothing exciting.  lol

Sunday Survey!

1. Have you ever been in love but tried to deny it?

Nope.  I've only ever been in love with one man - my husband.  And, I certainly never tried to deny that! :)
2. Someone throws a party in your honor. The only guests are your past lovers. You're current spouse or significant other is cool with this. They ask you to speak and say something good about those assembled. Would there be someone there you could not say something good about?

I don't really have any "ex-lovers", so nope ... shouldn't be a problem.
3. How long can you go without your cell phone? Do you own a so-called “smart phone”?

Yeah, I have a Palm Pre and I believe it's considered a "smart phone".  I can go without for quite awhile, too.  If John isn't with me, though, I tend to have it on me more because I like to call him often and I don't like missing calls from him.
4. Do you believe everyone deserves a second chance?

No.  I believe in second chances, but there are certain things I believe people should not be forgiven for ... cheating on one's spouse is one of those things.
5. Would you rather spend a whole day with your mom or your dad? (If either or both have passed, answer as if they're alive.)

My mom! 
6. Tell us one thing about your first boyfriend or girlfriend.

I didn't really have a first boyfriend until John, so hmm .... he's very ambitious!  He hasn't always been this way, but in the past 6 years or so, he's figured out what he's wanted in life and really gone after it!

7. Has an ex ever written something about you on facebook or their blog that was nasty about you?

Nope ... don't really have any exes.
8. What was the last thing you borrowed and never returned?

I think I've actually returned it by now, but I had it for a really long time, but I borrowed the book Breaking Dawn from the Twilight series from my friend Jessica, never finished reading it (it was too long, so I figured I'll just wait for the movie, lol) and kept forgetting to give it back.  I probably had it for a year or more.  *hides*
9. Who is someone famous that you've met?

I can't really think of anyone REALLY famous, but I did meet Jon Jansen back when he played for the Redskins.

Sunday Surveys!

Ok, so I want to blog more, but our life is just not as interesting as I'd like it to be, so I'm digging deep for things to blog about.  A friend of mine (thanks, Danielle!) graciously shared this blog that she gets surveys from every week, so I've decided to start posting them here on Sundays, hence - Sunday Surveys!

Survey Theme: White Wedding (some weeks there will be a theme and others there will not)

1. Tell us about the most recent wedding you attended.

I *think* it was John's friends' wedding, Jimmy and Carrie, in June 2010.  That seems like such a LONG time ago!  I was halfway through my pregnancy then with Henry, so it was kind of a bummer to not to feel like partying with everyone else, but the ceremony and reception were both so beautiful!
2. Do you enjoy attending weddings, or do they bore you to tears?

I love them!  We were actually invited to two the same weekend (on on Friday and one on Saturday) the first weekend in August,  but unfortunately I'm unable to attend.  I'd have to spend the night away from Henry and because he's still breastfeeding most of the time, I'm not ready to leave him for that long of a time frame.  John can't wait to attend, though!
3. Does marriage in general make you feel confident and good inside, or skeptical?

Confident and good! 

4. Do you have a photo blog?

Not a photo blog, but a blog in general ... well, yes.  haha
5. Do you find yourself driving less due to the high gas prices?

No not really ... I don't drive a whole lot to begin with.  Work is only 3 miles from the house and I don't go to too many other places.
6. What's the high temperature today where you are?

Not sure, but my guess is high 90s or 100+s.  That's been the norm for almost a week now.
7. "It's not the heat, it's the humidity." Agree, or no?

Agree!
8. What's the hottest you've ever been in your life?

Probably this week with the over 100 temps and the torturous humidity.  The heat is one thing, but it's another when you step outside and can barely breathe from it being so humid.
9. Non-temperature related last question: In your opinion... who's hot?

Duh ... my husband! :)