100 Questions No One Ever Asks...

Do you want to answer the 100 questions no one ever asks? 

Here’s the full list:

1. Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed? Closed
2. Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotels? Yes
3. Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out? Out
4. Have you stolen a street sign before? No
5. Do you like to use post-it notes? Yes
6. Do you cut out coupons but then never use them? Yes
7. Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of bees? Neither
8. Do you have freckles? Yes
9. Do you always smile for pictures? Most of the time
10. What is your biggest pet peeve? People who can't drive
11. Do you ever count your steps when you walk? Not really
12. Have you peed in the woods? No
13. Have you ever pooped in the woods? No
14. Do you ever dance even if there is no music playing? LOL, yes
15. Do you chew your pens and pencils? Um, not since I was 5
16. How many people have you slept with this week? Just one
17. What size is your bed? Queen
18. What is your song of the week? Anything Carrie Underwood :)
19. Is it OK for guys to wear pink? Yes
20. Do you still watch cartoons? Not really
21. What is your least favorite movie? I don't know... probably Star Wars or Harry Potter
22. Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some? In my secret hiding place. If I tell ya, I'll have to kill ya
23. What do you drink with dinner? Sometimes water, sometimes tea, sometimes wine
24. What do you dip a chicken nugget in? BBQ
25. What is your favorite food? Chicken
26. What movies could you watch over and over again and still love? Too many to name... 
27. Last person you kissed/kissed you? My boo
28. Were you ever a boy/girl scout? Heck no
29. Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine? Um, no
30. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper? I can't even remember
31. Can you change the oil on a car? No
32. Ever gotten a speeding ticket? No - knock on wood! 
33. Ever ran out of gas? No - knock on wood again! 
34. What’s your favorite kind of sandwich? Turkey
35. Best thing to eat for breakfast? My boo's pancakes... or hot Krispy Kremes! 
36. What is your usual bedtime? 10-11
37. Are you lazy? Sometimes
38. When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween? Alf
39. What is your Chinese astrological sign? Aquarius
40. How many languages can you speak? 2 
41. Do you have any magazine subscriptions? Cosmo keeps me sending me mags - but I can't tell you when I actually last ordered a subscription
42. Which are better: legos or lincoln logs? I don't know and don't care
43. Are you stubborn? Ask my husband :)
44. Who is better: Leno or Letterman? Leno
45. Ever watch soap operas? Yes
46. Are you afraid of heights? Somewhat
47. Do you sing in the car? Yes
48. Do you sing in the shower? Yes
49. Do you dance in the car? Yes
50. Ever used a gun? No
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51. Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer? My wedding day
52. Do you think musicals are cheesy? Some of them are
53. Is Christmas stressful? No
54. Ever eat a pierogi? No
55. Favorite type of fruit pie? I don't care for pie really
56. Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid? Singer, teacher
57. Do you believe in ghosts? Ghosts, no. Spirits, yes
58. Ever have a Deja-vu feeling? Yes
59. Do you take a vitamin daily? Yes
60. Do you wear slippers? No
61. Do you wear a bath robe? No
62. What do you wear to bed? Shorts or PJs
63. What was your first concert? My dad
64. Walmart, Target, or Kmart? Target
65. Nike or Adidas? Adidas
66. Cheetos or Fritos? Cheetos
67. Peanuts or Sunflower seeds? Peanuts
68. Ever hear of the group Tres Bien? No
69. Ever take dance lessons? Yes
70. Is there a profession you picture your future spouse doing? Something brilliant
71. Can you curl your tongue? Not really
72. Ever won a spelling bee? Yes
73. Have you ever cried because you were so happy? Yes
74. Own any record albums? Not anymore
75. Own a record player? No
76. Do you regularly burn incense? No
77. Ever been in love? Yes
78. Who would you like to see in concert? John Legend
79. What was the last concert you saw? Carrie Underwood
80. Hot tea or cold tea? Cold
81. Tea or coffee? Tea
82. Sugar cookies or snickerdoodles? Snickerdoodles
83. Can you swim well? No
84. Can you hold your breath without holding your nose? Yes
85. Are you patient? Sometimes
86. DJ or band at a wedding? DJ
87. Ever won a contest? Yes
88. Have you ever had plastic surgery? Heck no
89. Which are better: black or green olives? Neither
90. Can you knit or crochet? No
91. Best room for a fireplace? Living room
92. Do you want to get married? Yes... good thing since I am already
93. If married, how long have you been married? 3.5 years
94. Who was your high school crush? I can't remember
95. Do you cry and throw a fit until you get your own way? No
96. Do you have kids? No
97. Do you want kids? Yes
98. What is your favorite color? Yellow
99. Do you miss anyone right now? No
100. Who are you going to tag to do this next? No one

Life lately...

Because I have been a HORRIBLE blogger lately (due to a MAJOR funk), I stole this format from my blogger friend and will use it to try to bring this thing up-to-date! I really need to get back to this blogging thing soon...

cooking : It is in the 50's this weekend, so there will be a big pot of chili happening tomorrow.
drinking : Lots and lots of water. Ever since my hubs and I starting using myfitnesspal several weeks ago, my water intake has skyrocketed. Like from zero to 8-10 cups per day.
reading : The Carrot Principle. About employee motivation/recognition. Exciting, right? Trying to pass the time at my new job since they've had absolutely nothing for me to do for the last 4 weeks. I MUST be bored because I am NOT a reader. At all.
wanting : Something to turn around at this new job - or for a miracle to happen so I can find another one quickly!
looking : Concert tickets. Christmas presents. Some crazy movie my hubs is watching right now.
playing : I have been playing the new Adele song alot. It was even in my dreams last night and instantly came to mind each time I woke up in the middle of the night.
wasting : Time in this funk... But I can't seem to shake it...
wishing : I had some discernment about what to do, which direction to turn and what God's plan is for me. I am so "lost" at the moment.
enjoying : My weekends. At least I know, for 2 days per week, I don't have to endure the new place that is my job.
waiting : For my dinner. I am hungry! It's in the oven and I smell it... It's just not ready yet :(
liking : That our condo is clean. Weird how a clean home can help your mood. Maybe it's just me!
grateful: My husband. Our health. My sweet friends who text and check in with me.
loving : That we'll be going to see Wicked in just 2 short weeks! I am SO excited to finally see this show... Hopefully it lives up to the hype!
missing: The beach
smelling : Dinner. Hey honey, when is it going to be finished!?
wearing : PJs
noticing : That it's getting darker so much earlier - which makes it seem later than it is.
thinking : My brain is fried. It's amazing how the brain turns to mush when it isn't productive or active like it wants to be
making: Thanksgiving plans and creating a delicious menu
feeling : Sad. Frustrated. Out-of-sorts.

I officially gave my notice!

A couple of weeks ago, I officially turned in my resignation notice. My boss was sad to lose me, but happy that I had found an opportunity elsewhere that will allow me to grow my career. Although I'd hoped to be able to transition to HR in my current company, the director made it pretty clear that he wanted no part of hiring me. So, after an exhaustive job search, I think I've found the right position. At least I hope so...

Initially, I will not be working in HR, as I hoped. This is a little deflating because that is what I went back to school to accomplish. However, from all accounts of the people I interviewed with, there is tremendous opportunity for professional development and growth within this new organization. I will be sad to leave a few people behind at my current job, but I am hopeful that this leap of faith will be prosperous and amazing.

The last couple of weeks has been stressful, to say the least. Between training and documenting processes of my current job and chasing down documentation to complete the background check for my new job, I am going cray cray. I just pray the next couple of weeks will settle down and let me soak everything in as I close one career chapter and open a brand new one.

Friday letter

In order to get out of my blogging slump and update this thing on what life has been like lately, I thought a Friday letter just might do the trick!

one
OUR AIR CONDITIONER IS FIXED!!!! Halleluyahhhhhh! It was a long and winding battle with the home warranty company to get this done - but now, we have a brand new unit and it is making our condo as cool as a cucumber. I am so relieved that, hopefully, the constant problems with our AC are a thing of the past!

two
I am back in contact with my mother. After she created a fake Facebook profile and reached out, I, for reasons unbeknownst to me, obliged and am trying my best to bury the hatchet. Because she is claiming to suffer from memory loss, it is really frustrating to try and resolve our issues when she selectively remembers some things and conveniently forgets all the bad things she's said and done. I've even seen her a couple of times. It. Was. Weird. I don't know where the heck this is going, but I'm doing my best to, once again, be the bigger person.

three
After an off and on job search, a boatload of interviews and a few missed opportunities, I think a new job just might be on the horizon. I went through three rounds of phone interviews for the most recent company and, as of yesterday, there is a verbal offer on the table. I am trying to negotiate the salary a bit, but everything else sounds great. After discussing it in depth with my husband, I am leaning toward accepting regardless of salary negotiation success, but more to come on this exciting opportunity!

four 
My husband had a successful interview a couple of weeks ago. He followed up yesterday and should be hearing about a 2nd round of interviews sometime next week. I am praying hard that this might be the one for him! Also, he has been busting a hump with his school work and getting As out the wazoo! I am SO proud of him :)

five
The hubs and I started logging our food with My Fitness Pal this week. It is amazing to realize how much sugar/sodium/fat/carbs are in food, particularly when it comes to eating out. Although we are not enjoying having to calorie count or watch every single thing we put in our mouths, it is holding us accountable and hopefully helping us work toward a healthier lifestyle.

six
It is a 3-day holiday weekend and I am so ready! Can't wait to drink wine, sleep and catch up on some major cleaning!

The Last...

I was just catching up on my blog reads and came across a cute mini-quiz. I thought it'd be fun to keep the blogging train moving without having to get too deep. It's Friday, I'm tired and, well, I just don't feel like rehashing all the emotions of yesterday. That will have to be for another day.

So - here it goes!

The Last...

Thing I ate: A cherry candy stick from Cracker Barrel. I got them yesterday on a late lunch with my hubby!

Thing I watched: It was probably a murder mystery show on ID channel. Although I was pretty deliriously tired last night, so I can't really remember!

Account I followed on Twitter: Sorry, I don't "tweet"!

Blog I visited: Life Unscripted (Shout out to my homegirl, Beandip!)

Activity I did: Is texting an activity? If not, and aside from work, probably playing "Cookie Jam"

Song I listened to: One and Only by Adele

Time I swore: Like 10 minutes ago... Pretty much all !@#@!@# day.

Product I used: Hand sanitizer. It's pink grapefruit, so it smells pretty good!

Book I read: I keep saying I am going to try to get into reading, but it hasn't happened yet.

Thing that frustrated me: My coworker. She's told the same flippin' story 32 times today... And being that she is so @#$#@^%$ loud, I've heard it every single time --- through my wall and closed door. Le sigh!

Time my husband shocked me: Yesterday, I think. He keeps me on my toes. I just never know what he is going to say or do -- but he keeps life interesting for sure :)

Happy Friday! Excited to celebrate my gal pal's birthday and then some R&R this weekend!

Wordless Wednesday!

Tired... And it's only Tuesday!

I feel like life has been a jumbled mess over the last few weeks. Perhaps, it's just because it has been so darn heat. Heat goes to my brain and turns it to complete mush! BUT, alas, our A/C is fixed for now and things are hopefully getting back to normal.

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Normal. Pshhh... You see how long that lasted! This week is craziness with stuff going on almost every night. That is SO unlike me. I like my quiet evenings chilling at home with my hubby. But, I like catching up with friends too (some more than others!) I just hate that they all fell on the same darn week! Dinner with a couple of friends tonight, bowling league tomorrow, celebrating Beandip's birthday on Fri night and then lunch with another group of girls on Sat. Makes me tired just thinking of all those places to be!

Another curveball to my week will be a Thursday afternoon visit to see my mother. She sent me a FB message a few weeks ago, from a fake profile, and when I responded, I let her know that she should either contact me as herself or not at all. A week or so passed and then I received another message on Saturday. For once, it seemed she heard me because this message was from her actual account. While I do not believe all of the health issues and memory loss she claims to have, I do think it's time to make peace about the situation, whatever that entails. Regardless of my head saying "What-ever!" and my heart saying "She's hurt me, why bother!?", there is something inside pushing me to just go. She may think it's all about her, but really, a big part of my compliance is for me. If, and that's a big IF, she is in bad health, there are some things that I need to say before something happens to her. With so many things left open, broken and unsaid with my father, I do not want the same thing to happen with my mother. So, reluctantly and fearfully, I will go. I only hope I do not leave the visit in worse condition that when I started.