busygirl

about me in 140 characters (or less).

 
I was challenged by Miss Grace to embarkk in this twitter inspired game to create an 'about me' in 140-characters or less.  Hmph.  Have you seen my About Me page?  It's a rambling novel.  Grace was able to condense herself quite nicely:

 
And I suppose my shortened, twitter friendly version isn't all too bad:

 
What do you think?  Who are you in 140 characters?  Can you shorten your 'about you' to a quick snippit?

why not fifty.

Anyone else feeling as brain dead as me today?  Let's keep it light and easy, because on top of feeling 'duh', I'm also feeling 'blah'.

Taken from Kara's Chatter:

1. How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?

Judging from how tired I feel, probably 30-something with a couple of kids.

2. Which is worse, failing or never trying?

Never trying, because you're constantly wondering, what if, what if, if only...  At least if you fail you might possibly have a semi-humorous story to share.

3. If life is so short, why do we do so many things we don’t like and like so many things we don’t do?

We have the wrong priorities.  And life is somewhat restricted by your bank account.  Believe me, if money weren't an issue we'd be spending all day out under the sun, walking, exploring and having life-changing conversations about nothing.  And eating miniature food.  Why is food always better in bite-sized portions?

4. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

I dream big, act medium, finish small.  It's not that I'm a quitter, it's that there's only 24 hours in a day.

5. What is the one thing you’d most like to change about the world?

LIGHTEN UP.  There's too much he said, she said.  Pointed fingers.  Too much exaggeration of the truth.  I would like everyone to be loyal and true to themselves.  Oh, and for there to be a Qdoba on every corner.

6. If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich?

Professional explorer.  Not Lewis and Clark style.  More like backpacking through Europe style.  I'd document everything.  Exploration Photographer.  Also, my dog could come with me.

7. Are you doing what you believe in, or are you settling for what you are doing?

I'm shifting, probably about 80% settled, 20% doing.  This will be changing.

8. If the average human life span was 40 years, how would you live your life differently?

I'd be in more of a rush to see everything, do everything.  I wouldn't let my bank account delegate what I can and cannot do.

9. To what degree have you actually controlled the course your life has taken?

The only thing I can control is myself.  That portion of my course has been taken care of.  The rest just kind of falls into place.

10. Are you more worried about doing things right, or doing the right things?

A year or so ago, I would say doing the right things.  Till I realized that I was striving to make other people happy at a cost.  Now I do things right, while realizing that others who don't abide by this, may become upset or unhappy with my decisions.

11.You’re having lunch with three people you respect and admire. They all start criticizing a close friend of yours, not knowing she is your friend. The criticism is distasteful and unjustified. What do you do?

Say that I would have to disagree with them, politely explain why and end that portion of the conversation.  Let's talk about green beans, green beans are delicious.

12. If you could offer a newborn child only one piece of advice, what would it be?

Your life, while important, is no more important than anyone else's.  Life will become easier when you realize this.  And take time to drink tea from pretty cups.  It helps you savor life.

13. Would you break the law to save a loved one?

Without a thought.  Unless I had to kill an animal.  I would hesitate.

14. Have you ever seen insanity where you later saw creativity?

Yes, and was thoroughly impressed with the aftermath.

15. What’s something you know you do differently than most people?

Read.  I speed-read two lines at a time.  While terribly efficient, sometimes information falls through the cracks in my brain.

me. as a blogger.

First let me say that it is bloody hot in here.  And that this may read like a sleep-deprived person rambling on before the first hits of caffeine have fully entered my system.  For that I do apologize.  However, here is my reintroduction as a blogger, tagged from Kaylie's blog, and finally getting around to finishing it...

I'm Nicole (Hi everyone!) aka BusyGirl.  Although really, I'm just Nicole.  I'm 25 years young, raised in the 'burbs of Cleveland, became a Buckeye for the college years and have returned home to my roots.  I'd love to tell you that I have hopes and dreams of moving abroad that will soon become a reality, but I'd be lying.  Family is here, and none is there.  So there you have it.

LeBron didn't hurt either.  Till he screwed us over.

I've been married for one month, four days and 14 hours but who's counting.  His name is Adam and he's pretty awesome.  But this isn't about him.

I cannot function without coffee.  I know, everyone says this.  I'm not lying.  I become this alter-ego that no one wants to be around.  Caffeine is a godsend in my eyes.  In Adam's too, even though he doesn't drink coffee.  I drink wine regularly, but am far from a connoisseur.  My price range rests heavily in the $5.99-12.99/bottle range.  Classy, eh.  I love to read (nerd).  I find life can be boring and live vicariously through the characters painted across the pages.  I dream of a soothing reading room full of soft whites, neutrals with pops of color.  I also dream of a good-looking butler who will serve tea and biscuits to me in the afternoon.  I sometimes think that I was born in the wrong time period.

If Anne Boleyn were alive she would be my best friend.

I have a child.  He's 11lbs and covered with reddish-blonde hair.  He drives me crazy with his barking, his constant need to lick his left paw and his insistence that he sleep smack dab in the middle of the bed.

I love his hairy face anyway.

I'm terribly sarcastic and not at all apologetic about it.  I'm never sorry for who I am.  There's no point in that.  I'm not going to change this late in the game.  I am relatively easy-going and have become much quieter and thoughtful in the past few years.  Adam probably has a lot to do with this.  I can still be quick to anger though.  Selfish people do not sit well with me.

I don't pronounce words correctly.  My '"o's" are british and my "a's" are straight Cleveland twang.  I also hate using double-quotes.  That really pained me just then.

I started blogging six years ago.  Not as an outlet, but as a daily record of sorts.  Although emotions did sneak in here or there.  Over the years, most of the emotion has disappeared.  My blog has become censored, and not in a way I like.

Regardless, I try to stay true to myself.  I wish others would too.

I don't blog for the perks.  I blog for myself.  I blog because I can't think in coherent sentences.  I don't expect everyone to read this, I don't expect most people to care.  My life is no more important than anyone else's.  Life becomes easier when you realize that.

I try to be as honest as I can on here, but I can't always be, and I've accepted that.  There are people who read this blog that prohibit freedom of speech.  Word vomit does not live here.

So despite my silence on certain aspects of my life, this is who I am.  There's nothing on here that I wouldn't say in real life.  Although I do have the option of editing some of the 'dumber' things that come out of my mouth when writing them.

I hope I never become one of them though.  Regardless of the fact that I cannot write what I feel all the time.  I don't ever want to be fake.  To be a super-blogger.  The one who's blog reads like an hour of bad commercials.  Sure I plug products here and there, but not because I'm trying to get something for free.  Not because some PR company gave it to me.  But because I like it.  Because it fits in with my life.  And because, well, some days I just don't really have anything to say.  So I'll just let you know that we use a Swiffer to clean our kitchen floors.  Only because we're lazy.  Not because I think it does the best job.

I hate dirt.

I don't ever want blogging to be my life.  You can't live in both the virtual and real world.  I think some people have found that out the hard way.

I want my blog to represent me.  As I am.  In everyday life.

So here I am.  I'm Nicole.  I'm 25 years old, a Clevelander, avid lover of coffee/wine, mom to the most spoiled dog on the west side, sister to some, best friend to two, closet reader, attempted snowboarder, clean freak with a streak of laziness, oblivious to most of life, wife of one amazing person, terribly sarcastic, sometimes funny, usually quiet unless with said best friends, and always striving to enjoy the little things that life has to offer.  I love tomatoes, photography, long walks on the beach(no really), rainy days and the smell of fresh air.  I find cinnamon soothing, cooking relaxing and baking frustrating.

Hi, I'm Nicole and this is my blog.  Who are you?  I'm tagging you all!

me in threes.

tagged.  so here are my threes:

 

3 Names I go by:
Nicole

Coley

Jeannie

 

3 Places I have been:
Spain

Switzerland

Germany

 

3 Favorite Drinks:
McDonald's fountain Diet Coke

Starbucks Mocha Light Frappucino

Apfelschorle (carbonated apple juice)

 

 

3 Jobs I have had:

lifeguard for many a years

professional pizza artist at donato's

pricing this and that

 

 
3 TV Shows I watch:
burn notice

ncis

two and a half men

 

3 Places I would like to visit:
Australia
Greece

Brazil

 

 

3 Fave retro TV shows:

Golden Girls (sorry, retro to me is the 90's)

Saved by the Bell

90210

 

3 Places I have lived:
Vernon, Connecticut

Mission Viego, California

 
  

Londonderry, New Hampshire

 

3 favorite dishes:
Spaghetti

Sticky Chicken (honey teriyaki chicken)

tacos

(what can I say, I'm a plain food girl)

3 things I am looking forward to:
getting married in NINE days!!!

seeing ALL of my family in the next few weeks

the dog getting a haircut, he's shedding like crazy

 

3 People I am tagging:

miss katymary

 

miss chelsea

Miss Sarah

   

yesterday and today.

Yesterday:

- I left my wallet at home, but luckily checked my purse before walking into Target so I wasn't tempted to buy anything.

- Leaving my wallet meant that I could not purchase what I really needed to get at Target.

- I found a brand new red sharpie in my desk.  Score.

- I struggled with my journal entry.  I'm doing the 30-day journal challenge from iheartrunwithsissors.  Yesterday's prompt was about collections.  I don't really collect anything except dog hair on my clothes.

- They were talking about that dang oil spill again on the radio.  And how we should just send down a truckload of feminine products to sop it up.  I find that humorous.

- I went to bed at 7:20pm.  That's right.  The sun was still shining bright.  And I was falling asleep to the delicious sound of Johnny Depp's voice.  Oh Jack Sparrow...

Today:

- I'm in love with all things royal blue.

- I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of Adam's wedding present!  According to Amazon it will be on my doorstep today.

- My right pinky hurts.

- I switched from classic to french roast coffee.  I'm pleased with the results.

- This morning's radio oil spill update consisted of an in-depth discussion of the feasibility of using BP Oil as tanning oil.  Hey, it's free, right?

- It's not even 8am and I'm already covered with glitter.

- Spell check does not recognize Johnny Depp as a word.  Ridiculous.

- I just discovered that I can recline my office chair.  My day just got tremendously better.

my home is...

A- My AIR CONDITIONER is set on: Um? I'm not even sure where the air conditioner button thingy is.  That's all Adam.

B- My BEDROOM theme is: completely modern.  Gray, turquoise and bright yellow!

C- The CAR in the garage is: a gray 2007 Nissan Altima.  My side of the garage hasn't been cleared yet due to our ever-growing donate pile.  Once it is then my sporty little silver 2009 Scion TC will fit right in :)

D- My DESK looks: a stolen beer pong table from an OSU dorm room.  Oh wait...

E- The EXACT time I wake up daily is: 5:14am

F- The FIRST thing I wash in the shower is: my hair...I always follow the same rountine.  Gosh I'm predictable.

G- My GARAGE is filled with: tools, donations, moving boxes and random kitchen appliances that we don't use.

H- My HOME is: a 2 bedroom ranch apartment.

I- If you peeked INSIDE my bathroom you'd see: hm, well in one there would be a pile of laundry hiding in the tub behind the shower curtain.  In the other, you'd see the remains of my rushed morning since I didn't want to wake up - contact solution, spilled foundation, toothbrush still out.

J- My favorite JUICE is: orange by far.  Or diluted apple juice.

K- The best part of my KITCHEN is: That it's open and I can watch tv while I cook.

L- The LAST person who visited my home was: Adam's mom!  For a quick lunch while we hashed out some wedding plans.

M- The last piece of MAIL for me was: a reminder that my Cooking Light subscription is going to expire in 14 months!  I better hurry and renew...

N- My NEIGHBORS think I'm: One thinks I'm a crazy dog person...it's true.  The other loves that we love soccer.  So he must think we're normal.

O- If you OPENED my fridge you'd see: 6 cases of pop.  All regular, so all not mine.  And a ridiculous amount of tomatoes.

P- My last house PARTY was: well, technically Adam's bachelor party, though I quickly left for that one.  Before that, a memorial day cookout.

Q- A QUICK meal I like to fix is: Spaghetti.  My go-to.  It never fails me.

R- My favorite ROOM of the house is: My bedroom, it's relaxing.

S- The SHAMPOO brand I use is: I try to mix it up, currently it's Herbal Essences, the volume edition.

T- My largest TELEVISION is: right now the 40" in the living room, but we'll be getting a 50" by the end of this year

U- UNDER my bed you will find: probaby a handful of bobby pins and possibly a dog toy or ten.

V- The last time I VACUUMED was: another one of Adam's jobs...I think last week?

W- Looking out my WINDOW I see: out the front? Our across the street neighbors.  Out the back, a large yard and a fence. 

X- I wish I had X-TRA: money because I would love to have a REAL couch...not our trash-picked one with the slipcover.

Y- My YARD is: small but adequate.

Z- ZZZZZZZ My bedtime is: ha, lately 9pm because I can't stay awake any longer. Must start sleeping again soon...

music makes the world go round.

Using only song names from ONE ARTIST, cleverly answer these questions.  You can't use the band I used and try not to repeat a song title.  It's a lot harder than you think!

My life according to Eve 6

Pick your artist:

Eve 6

Are you a male or female:
Girl Eyes

Describe yourself:
Nocturnal

How do you feel:
Foiled Again

Describe where you currently live:
Small Town Trap

If you could go anywhere, where would you go:
Hey Montana

Your favorite form of transportation:
Open Road

Your best friend is:
Superhero Girl

You and your best friends are:
On The Roof Again

What's the weather like:
Showerhead

What's your favorite time?
Bring The Night On

If your life was a tv show, what would it be called:
Inside Out

What is life to you:
Beautiful Oblivion

Your last relationship:

Good Lives

Your fear:
Not Gonna Be Alone Tonight

What is the best advice you have to give:
Think Twice

Thought for the Day:
At Least We're Dreaming

How I would like to die:
Arch Drive Goodbye

My soul's present condition:
Jesus Nitelight

My motto:
Here's To The Night

I tag everyone that wants to play, it's actually pretty fun, and hard to think of what song title to put :)

a b c. it's easy as 1 2 3.

By the way, I really despise that song.  But I have it stuck in my head due to the hour we spent last night going through FIVE pages of songs vetoing or agreeing to have them played at our reception.  FIVE pages.  Let me tell you, I was utterly disappointed to find that I really don't know that many songs via their title/artist.  Adam had to do some makeshift humming/singing...sometimes off-key...before I could remember what song it was.

Needless to say that ABC song by the Jackson 5?

Jackson 5 - ABC

No thank you.  Especially now that it is completely stuck in my head.  From last night and because I opened this post with the intent of doing a meme for a lack of anything interesting to write about.  I'm feeling very blah today.  My creativity is waning.

So here you go - copy and paste if you want to participate too - knock yourself out.  Leave me a comment though because I love learning random facts about random people.  Makes me feel smart.

The ABCs of me......

A. Area Code: 440 for me, 216 for Adam
B. Bed Size: Queen...although I really only can claim about 3 sq ft of it (due to my bed-hogger of a dog)

C. Chore you hate: Vacuuming.  It's loud and the dog freaks out.

 
D. Dog’s Name: Officially it's Ricki, although he's commonly known as Mr. Four Legs, Doggie Dizzle, Ricki Ricardo, DJ Doggie Dog

E. Essential “start of the day” Item: Coffee.  I am convinced that God made coffee so people like me could exist.

 

F.Favorite Color: Changes regularly.  Right now turquoise, but recently it's been coral or grass green.

G. Gold or Silver: Silver, my skin looks odd with gold.

H. Height: 5’3”

I. Instruments you play: I took 8 years of piano lessons.  I can also play the clarinet which might possibly be the most annoying sounding instrument - but I was quite good at it.

 
J.Job: Pricing Guru extraordinaire at a well-known creative company.

K. Kids: Not now.  Ricki's too much of a handful.

L.Living Arrangements: 2 bedroom ranch apartment with my fiancé and doggy.

M. Mom’s name: Donna.

N.Nickname: Mostly Coley - my younger sister couldn't pronounce Nicole when she was little.  Adam calls me Coley Jean or Jeanine.  My little sister calls me Big One.  Everyone else calls me 'hey you'

O. Overnight Hospital Stay: I don't remember any.

P. Pet Peeve: Cracking your knuckles.  The sound makes me cringe.

 
Q. Quote from Movie: 'Anything is possible if you've got enough nerve' - Harry Potter

R.Righty or Lefty: Righty-o

S. Siblings: I'm cursed with middle child syndrome.  Older sister, older brother and younger one born so I would have someone to pick on.

T.Time-you wake up: 5:30 am - the curse of a 7am workday.

U.Underwear: My, my these ABCs are getting a bit personal.  Although what else could you put for 'U'? 

V.Veggie’s you dislike: I honestly love all veggies, especially brussel sprouts.

W.Ways/reasons you are late: Indecisiveness.  I'm terrible at making decisions.  What do I wear?  Hair straight or curly?  Which shoes?  Do I need a coat?  Adam refuses to deal with me before 8am.

X.Xrays you’ve had: I've never broken a bone but had enough stress fractures to practically need a new ankle. 

Y.Yummy food you make: I would hope everything, although Adam could be lying.  Last night was Tomatoes, Chicken, Mushrooms and Onions over rice.  Yum, no?

Z. Zoo animals you like: Do dolphins count?  Gosh I miss Sea World.  I suppose penguins, they're fun to

watch walk around.  Or giraffes.

 

Want to hop on in?  Leave a comment!

everything you always wanted to know about how we celebrate christmas.

1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? Hot chocolate, I gave eggnog a try...it's definitely an eggNOT.

2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? We don't do Santa...and most likely won't when we have kids.

3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? WHITE!!! This is a HUGE ongoing debate in our house.  Seriously, there have been hours of argument and debate.  Adam grew up with colored lights, I grew up with white.  I think the colored lights are tacky looking and white lights are classy.  He thinks white is boring.  Our compromise?  White on one tree, colored on the other.  Yes we get TWO trees...because we also have to settle the live vs. fake tree debate.

4. Do you hang mistletoe? No.

5. When do you put your decorations up? A few days after Thanksgiving, this year it was the Sunday after.

6. What is your favorite holiday dish? Stuffing.  I cannot get enough.

7. Favorite Holiday memory as a child? Well, as a child...my little sister and I putting on a play at 5am for our parents with a blue/yellow blanket trying to convince them that the sun was rising and it was time to open presents!  Also, sitting at the top of the stairs, the anticipation just building.  As an adult, those magical Christmas Eves spent drinking lots of beer well into the night and wrapping presents with my brother.

8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? I'm pretty sure I was in 1st grade.

9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? No, although we are allowed to open Christmas pajama presents on Christmas Eve.

10. How do you decorate your Christmas tree? WHITE lights, red/gold ornament balls, lots and lots of Nutcracker ornaments (I LOVE THEM), Adam's pooh bear ornament, and some other small ones we've gathered.  I used to put ribbon on the tree, but I left it off this year and I kind of like it.

11. Snow! Love it or Dread it? LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!  Today is the first day it's snowing here, so magical!

12. Can you ice skate? Ice skate?  Yes.  Stop?  No.

13. Do you remember your favorite gift? My kitchenaid mixer.

14. What’s the most important thing about the Holidays for you? Family. Teaching our kids what Christmas is really about.

15. What is your favorite Holiday Dessert? Yes please.  I love them all.  Especially chocolate crinkles.

16. What is your favorite holiday tradition? The candlelight Christmas Eve service.  Everyone gathering around the family room fireplace before we go to bed.

17. What tops your tree? Star.

18. Which do you prefer giving or receiving? Giving...I honestly get so excited!!!! Opening presents is fun, but I like watching people open theirs.

19. Candy Canes: Yuck or Yum? Yum!!!  Expecially when dipped in chocolate!

20 Favorite Christmas Show? Sesame Street Christmas, Muppet Christmas with John Denver, Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas, The Christmas Toy, The Grinch

21. Saddest Christmas Song? That song about the little boy buying the shoes...I really hate that song

22. What is your favorite Christmas Song? Mary Did You Know

TAG!  You're it!!!!

1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? Hot chocolate, I gave eggnog a try...it's definitely an eggNOT.

2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? We don't do Santa...and most likely won't when we have kids.

3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? WHITE!!! This is a HUGE ongoing debate in our house.  Seriously, there have been hours of argument and debate.  Adam grew up with colored lights, I grew up with white.  I think the colored lights are tacky looking and white lights are classy.  He thinks white is boring.  Our compromise?  White on one tree, colored on the other.  Yes we get TWO trees...because we also have to settle the live vs. fake tree debate.

4. Do you hang mistletoe? No.

5. When do you put your decorations up? A few days after Thanksgiving, this year it was the Sunday after.

6. What is your favorite holiday dish? Stuffing.  I cannot get enough.

7. Favorite Holiday memory as a child? Well, as a child...my little sister and I putting on a play at 5am for our parents with a blue/yellow blanket trying to convince them that the sun was rising and it was time to open presents!  Also, sitting at the top of the stairs, the anticipation just building.  As an adult, those magical Christmas Eves spent drinking lots of beer well into the night and wrapping presents with my brother.

8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? I'm pretty sure I was in 1st grade.

9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? No, although we are allowed to open Christmas pajama presents on Christmas Eve.

10. How do you decorate your Christmas tree? WHITE lights, red/gold ornament balls, lots and lots of Nutcracker ornaments (I LOVE THEM), Adam's pooh bear ornament, and some other small ones we've gathered.  I used to put ribbon on the tree, but I left it off this year and I kind of like it.

11. Snow! Love it or Dread it? LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!  Today is the first day it's snowing here, so magical!

12. Can you ice skate? Ice skate?  Yes.  Stop?  No.

13. Do you remember your favorite gift? My kitchenaid mixer.

14. What’s the most important thing about the Holidays for you? Family. Teaching our kids what Christmas is really about.

15. What is your favorite Holiday Dessert? Yes please.  I love them all.  Especially chocolate crinkles.

16. What is your favorite holiday tradition? The candlelight Christmas Eve service.  Everyone gathering around the family room fireplace before we go to bed.

17. What tops your tree? Star.

18. Which do you prefer giving or receiving? Giving...I honestly get so excited!!!! Opening presents is fun, but I like watching people open theirs.

19. Candy Canes: Yuck or Yum? Yum!!!  Expecially when dipped in chocolate!

20 Favorite Christmas Show? Sesame Street Christmas, Muppet Christmas with John Denver, Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas, The Christmas Toy, The Grinch

21. Saddest Christmas Song? That song about the little boy buying the shoes...I really hate that song

22. What is your favorite Christmas Song? Mary Did You Know

TAG!  You're it!!!!

1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? Hot chocolate, I gave eggnog a try...it's definitely an eggNOT.

2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? We don't do Santa...and most likely won't when we have kids.

3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? WHITE!!! This is a HUGE ongoing debate in our house.  Seriously, there have been hours of argument and debate.  Adam grew up with colored lights, I grew up with white.  I think the colored lights are tacky looking and white lights are classy.  He thinks white is boring.  Our compromise?  White on one tree, colored on the other.  Yes we get TWO trees...because we also have to settle the live vs. fake tree debate.

4. Do you hang mistletoe? No.

5. When do you put your decorations up? A few days after Thanksgiving, this year it was the Sunday after.

6. What is your favorite holiday dish? Stuffing.  I cannot get enough.

7. Favorite Holiday memory as a child? Well, as a child...my little sister and I putting on a play at 5am for our parents with a blue/yellow blanket trying to convince them that the sun was rising and it was time to open presents!  Also, sitting at the top of the stairs, the anticipation just building.  As an adult, those magical Christmas Eves spent drinking lots of beer well into the night and wrapping presents with my brother.

8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? I'm pretty sure I was in 1st grade.

9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? No, although we are allowed to open Christmas pajama presents on Christmas Eve.

10. How do you decorate your Christmas tree? WHITE lights, red/gold ornament balls, lots and lots of Nutcracker ornaments (I LOVE THEM), Adam's pooh bear ornament, and some other small ones we've gathered.  I used to put ribbon on the tree, but I left it off this year and I kind of like it.

11. Snow! Love it or Dread it? LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!  Today is the first day it's snowing here, so magical!

12. Can you ice skate? Ice skate?  Yes.  Stop?  No.

13. Do you remember your favorite gift? My kitchenaid mixer.

14. What’s the most important thing about the Holidays for you? Family. Teaching our kids what Christmas is really about.

15. What is your favorite Holiday Dessert? Yes please.  I love them all.  Especially chocolate crinkles.

16. What is your favorite holiday tradition? The candlelight Christmas Eve service.  Everyone gathering around the family room fireplace before we go to bed.

17. What tops your tree? Star.

18. Which do you prefer giving or receiving? Giving...I honestly get so excited!!!! Opening presents is fun, but I like watching people open theirs.

19. Candy Canes: Yuck or Yum? Yum!!!  Expecially when dipped in chocolate!

20 Favorite Christmas Show? Sesame Street Christmas, Muppet Christmas with John Denver, Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas, The Christmas Toy, The Grinch

21. Saddest Christmas Song? That song about the little boy buying the shoes...I really hate that song

22. What is your favorite Christmas Song? Mary Did You Know

TAG!  You're it!!!!

the abc's of me.

Sighhh...tagged...

 

A - Age: 24

B - Bed size: Queen...seriously, I need to upgrade since my 12lbs dog takes up half the bed.

C - Chore you hate: the general picking up of stuff.  I LOVE to clean.  But I hate putting things away.

D - Pet's name: How is that D?  My dog is Ricki.

E - Essential start your day item: Coffee.  Or a shower.  Or coffee.  Definitely coffee.

F - Favorite color: green.  or blue.  or maybe pink. it changes weekly.

G - Gold or Silver: silver definitely.

H - Height: 5'3"...shortyyy

I - Instruments you play(ed): piano (8 years) clarinet (6 years)

J - Job title: goddess of pricing...i'm not kidding, that is how my boss introduces me.  But my business cards would say pricing analyst or pricing champion.

K - Kid(s): no thanks, not yet.

L - Living arrangements: 3 bedroom house with my fiance, my little sister and the dog.  FULL house.

M - Mom's name: Donna.

N - Nicknames: Coley would be the main one.  Adam normally calls me either that or Nicoley Jean.  At work it's Nicoleon.

O - Overnight hospital stay other than birth: I don't believe so.

P - Pet Peeve: People who have 'hansel & gretal syndrome' (drop their stuff EVERYWHERE rather than putting it away).  People who crack their knuckles...gross gross gross.

Q - Quote from a movie: "Make a sound like a dying giraffe...muahhhhhhh"

R - Right or left handed: righty.

S - Siblings: girlymama, living for today and puzzling aloud.

T - Time you wake up: anytime between 5 and 6:30 on the weekdays, around 7am on the weekends.

U- Underwear: Under-roos?  Yes please.

V - Vegetable you dislike: None.  I love veggies.  Current favorite is brussels sprouts or asparagus.

W - Ways you run late: Dwaddling.  I get distracted easily.  I'm usually only on time if I have a short-amount of time to get ready.

X - X-rays you've had: feet many many times.

Y - Yummy food you make: lots I would hope, unless the peanut gallery at home is giving me untrue reviews.

Z - Zone: eastern, pacific, cest, cst...I work in all time zones so no day has normal work hours.

Tag 5 people: I'll go with my siblings listed above, along with exhalingemily and the sunnysideoflife.