Thirty Things #2

#2 List 3 legitimate fears and how they came about?

1.  My biggest fear losing my parents.  I know that it will happen and I know that there is nothing I can do about it.  However when my mother turn 50 I had a panic attack.  I legit freaked out, stupid I know b/c its not like 50 is even old these days.  If you have known me for a while you will know that my parents rock.  Through high school my house was filled with kids that would hang out with my mom when I was even out of town.  I moved on my own when I was 21 however ended up buying a condo smack in the same place I grew up since we moved to the states two door down.  For the past five years until last October I lived next door to my parents.  Some would die if they were that close but for me it was great.  It makes me sad to watch it sit empty and not be able to see them everyday b/c I work to much but they are still the most important people in my life. 

2.  My  2nd fear is falling down and hitting my head. Mostly falling down stairs backwards. I'm not sure where this came from besides that I always fall down or hurt myself somehow. NOW this my not be a legitimate fear but I do feel like this is in my own little head practical :)

3.  My 3rd fear is not being fully happy with my life and choices when I'm old and look back at them.  I'm proud of who I am and that I like to think positive and let the bad part of people not get the best of me.  I know I should probably hold more grudges (lets be honest even if you screw me over seven times I will still see the good in you) I like to think that Karma will do the dirty work so why should I waste my energy in trying to stoop to your level?  I guess this fear came about b/c I watch people around me recieve things they want and either not be deserving of them or still complain about it.  I fear I will continue to work hard my whole life without reaching the goals I'm after.

My Favorite time of the year!

Good Morning!  I was suppose to write #2 for the Thirty but instead I'm linking up with the Wonderful Erin from Living in Yellow for this fun Ornament Swap :)



Here’s how it works.
Step 1. Sign up.

Link up your blog below to let us know you want to participate in the swap.

Sign ups close at Midnight on October 31st.


Step 2. Spread the word.

Everyone loves getting special deliveries in the mail. Especially when it’s a super festive item like an ornament for your holiday tree. So let all of your blog friends know about the swap. The more, the merrier.


Step 3. Get your match.

On Thursday, November 1st, we will post the swap matches. You will contact the blogger you’re buying for via their blog, email, twitter, facebook, etc. to get their address.
Step 4. Shop and Mail.

On or before November 12th, purchase and mail your ornament. This means your ornament should be en route to its recipient NO LATER THAN the 12th.



Step 5. Receive & Blog about your ornament!

This is the fun part! Blog, Instagram, Tweet your Ornament Swapping Adventure. Be sure and use #ornamentswap on Instagram & Twitter so other Swappers can find you!



Step 6. Link up!

We will be hosting a Linky Party on December 1st for those of you bloggers that want to link up your posts! (This gives you plenty of time to make sure your ornament arrives & recap your adventures.)



That is it.

It's pretty simple.

Sign up & send.


Now, I know people may have a few more questions about the details, so here are some additional things you should know.



1. You should spend between $4-$14 on your ornament.

2. Ornaments should be new, as no one wants any “gently used” tree decorations.

3. The ornament you purchase should be something fun, quirky, or beautiful that you’d like to receive and that you will be proud of when it is associated with you and your blog.

4. You can purchase ornaments from anywhere. Like these handmades from Etsy or unique ornaments from Pier One or Target.

5. You will not be sending and receiving to the same person. Technically you aren't "swapping", more like a daisy chain of ornaments will be flying through the skies via the postal service. You will send to one person and receive from someone else. This way you get to know at least two people!

6. Be sure to package your ornament in bubble wrap to ensure it arrives safely. Getting a broken ornament is no fun at all.

7. Please do not sign up unless you are 100% sure you can fulfill the swap requirements, we would hate for someone to sign up and not participate.


Now make sure you head on on over to Erin's blog and sign up to join the fun!

30 Things

I found this posting this AM at Hopes and Dreams and thought it would be fun thing to join in on :)

So throughout this month you will be getting to know me a little better as I answer these questions :)

THE LIST:




1. List 20 random facts about yourself.

2. Describe 3 legitimate fears you have and explain how they became fears.

3. Describe your relationship with your parents.

4. List 10 things you would tell your 16 year-old self, if you could.

5. What are the 5 things that make you most happy right now?

6. What is the hardest thing you have ever experienced?

7. What is your dream job, and why?

8. What are 5 passions you have?

9. List 10 people who have influenced you and describe how.

10. Describe your most embarrassing moment.

11. Describe 10 pet peeves you have.

12. Describe a typical day in your current life.

13. Describe 5 weaknesses you have.

14. Describe 5 strengths you have.

15. If you were an animal, what would you be and why?

16. What are your 5 greatest accomplishments?

17. What is the thing you most wish you were great at?

18. What has been the most difficult thing you have had to forgive?

19. If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?

20. Describe 3 significant memories from your childhood.

21. If you could have one superpower, what would it be and what would you do with it first?

22. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 15 years?

23. List your top 5 hobbies and why you love them.

24. Describe your family dynamic of your childhood vs. your family dynamic now.

25. If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be and what would you eat?

26. What popular notion do you think the world has most wrong?

27. What is your favorite part of your body and why?

28. What is your love language?

29. What do you think people misunderstand most about you?

30. List 10 things you would hope to be remembered for.

Question 1.
20 Random facts about myself

1.  I live for dogs.  I must stop and pet every dog I come in contact with.  I think they are the definition of unconditionally love.
2.  I check my bank account at least four times a day.
3.  I hate to hang clothes at home but at work I would hang all day if you let me get away without folding.
4.  I have a fear of ants.
5.  I always dream big and have a problem following through
6.  I have two sisters. One older and one younger
7.  I have 8 nieces and nephews only 2 of the 8 being nephews
8.  I still feel like my grandma is alive and random have panic attacks when I remember she isn't
9.  I work two jobs plus a dance team and still feel bored sometimes
10. I love no matter what
11. I have two fur babies and love them both even though they are both very different
12. I love fall T.V. however any other season don't really care to watch anything
13. My parents have been married all my life for that I feel blessed
14. I have a family that will stick by you no matter what and will always let you know its OK when you screw up
15. I always have my cell phone on me no matter what
16. I have permanent eyeliner
17. I'm a forever friend even if you fail at being a good friend I'm always there
18. I own a condo
19. I'm going back to school in January for real estate
20. I have many scars from falling b/c I can't seem to stay on my two feet to save my life.

Pay it forward

Instead of doing Friday Letters I'm linking up with this pretty lady for the Pay it Forward Link up Katie

Pay it forward






Within a year I’ll create something unique to share with the first three people to comment on this post.

But, in order to receive your present you have to play along. Spread the love on your own blog promising to send a little special something to the first three people who comment on your post.

You get 72 hours (that's 3 days people) to re-post, or I’ll have to move on to the next person.

Please only comment if you’re willing to pay it forward!

I think this is a great idea! Who doesn't love to receive a nice little surprise in the mail from a blog friend, and it is always good to share the love. That was an incredibly awkward sentence, but ya' get where I'm going!





So comment if you are interested, and I will contact you so we can get this set up!

A Lot of Trash and Some Beer Please

Pile of trash at the end of the night



The company I work for sponsors our local Oktoberfest, and b/c I love to work I always spend my entire weekend their once a year.  Normally we have a nice big truck that has a lift that you press the magic button and it goes up and down.  Along with a ride for me I mean the little ones that comes to visit me it also makes it so much easier to drag the beer out of the truck.  I know that I'm heavier then I want to be but I'm still a girl. And a girl that is very clumsy.  Needless to say I was tripping all over myself getting up and down all weekend.  Maybe it was a cruel joke to see if I would make through the weekend in one piece..... Along with almost breaking my neck several times we had a mini wind storm Saturday afternoon that brought this baby pictured below right down in front of our faces.  Signs from above that I should just sit down and not move in fear of being stabbed by falling branches? I mean it sounded reasonable to me :) As I'm sure every other sane person of the world would feel the same way! Needless to say I trucked on unlike my counterpart boy who seemed very scared jk

I love fall and the festivals and this Oktoberfest didn't let me done.  With all the crappy food I wanted to eat and maybe a beer or two the weekend was a complete success!

So WHat Wednesday!

• So what if I loved having a night last night to myself even though I had a million things to do I didn't have to work and that was nice.  I got to run errands for dance, myself and Christmas.  I only ended up buying things for myself though....fail!
• So what if I hired someone to clean my house! No I'm not rich by any means I just work way to much and can't keep up with it and I'm tired of it being dirty!
• So what if I generally don't like people right now.  All the politics and selfishness really just get to me sometimes.  This to shall pass but for right now I would rather hang out with your dog (if you have one ;) )
• So what if speaking of dogs I read my "wish list" for our office gift exchange out loud and the only part that didn't mention a dog was the food category! 
• So what if I would rather be wrapped up in the covers with the sweet heating blanket Linda is letting me use!

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Friday Letters

 

Dear Work, You have been kicking my butt lately with your 72 hrs I put in last week between the two of you.... I'm tired yes very tired.  Can I have a break soon.....please!

 

Dear Fur babies, From the letter above you can tell I haven't been a very good mommy.  I know that you are taken care of and that you are happy but I know the best time is with me, its when we are the happiest.( atleast I think so lol )  And because of that I will be just staying home tonight and not going to the super fun Oktoberfest Preview.... I love you too :)

 

Dear Oktoberfest, I will not be joining you for fun tonight however I will be there working ALL day Saturday and Sunday so I can still enjoy your food and crafts don't you worry your pretty little head!

 

Dear Bank Account and Bills, We seem to be coming to an agreement and I like it :)  Its been a long time since I have been making progress so lets keep it going!

 

Dear DP&L, You SUCK and I hate you and if you were a person I would slap you! I have paid you every month for over 9 years and NOW you want a deposit.... I think not sorry but no no no no!