A Non-Traditional Post

My good friend Nicole Horlacher tagged me in a post and challenged me to post on my blog a few things about myself and answer a few questions. I don't know how this activity usually works but it seems like a lot of fun! 

So here we go:

1. Each person must write 11 things about themselves that readers may not know.

2.Answer the 11 questions the tagger asked, and then ask the people YOU nominate and tag to answer 11 questions.

3. Choose 11 other blogs and link them in this post.

4. Go to their page and tell them.

5. No tag backs!

Let's begin with the 11 things readers may not know about me. 

1. I grew up on the island of Guam but relocated to the mainland in 2002. 

2. I am very, very , very afraid of spiders and snakes. 

3. My birthday is on Halloween. 

4. I don't like the smell of Maple Syrup. 

5. When I first started college I wanted to pursue my education in the path of becoming a lawyer.

6. I love the color purple, polka dots, stripes, and anything damask print.

7. Very rarely are my toes not painted and decorated. And I am often embarrassed when my friends look down at feet and discover I have been slacking. I am mostly embarrassed when my husband tells me that I need to do my toes. Because after all my feet was one of the reasons he married me. Oh wait, he says "that's the only reason he married me."

8. I was having trouble coming up with more things to say about myself... so my husband decided to help. Here's his input: I am OCD about things around the house (For instance, the house must be clean and organized. I am anal about having things in order and complete. Like the kids toys, everything must be complete and in its spot.) He often jokes that I am so anal about things being in order that if I had a jar of 16,000 beads and I discovered I only had 15, 999 beads I would go crazy looking for the 1 missing bead. I must confess he is probably right. Sigh!

9. I am allergic to Celery. I know right, who is allergic to that stuff when its practically water... but I am. Don't worry I only react when its not fully cooked. When I have it in soups or dishes that have cooked for a long time I am usually okay.

10. I have really small hands. Not joking...

11. I love Bacon. Don't judge!

Next, I must answer Nicole Horlacher's questions, here they are:

1. What time do you go to bed usually?

 I usually go to bed when the kids are settled. I am showered and in bed by 11 pm but have trouble falling asleep. Not to mention I can be a light sleeper so I wake up multiple times throughout the night. 

2. Did you love or hate school? Why?

I have a love hate relationship with school. Part of me loves school because its always a good thing to keep on learning and I find that rewarding. I hate school because it cost so much money and sometimes can be very time consuming. 

3. What is a hidden talent that you'd like to develop?

Since I already love to paint, sing, and sew... I have the desire to learn how to drive a race car. I have added to my bucket list to one day drive a fancy fast car just for fun.  

4. What would be the ideal place for you to live?

Anywhere that my family would like to settle. I don't want to live anywhere without them. So my ideal place would be anywhere as long as family is with me. 

5. What do you want to do when you retire?

Buy an Audi, a classic fixer upper (preferably a Camaro or a Corvette), and purchase a big enough home to accommodate all our children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren when they come to visit. Ohya, and Ryan and I want to serve an older couple mission. 

6. Ever built a snowman? Sandcastle? Which is better?

Attempted to build a snowman once when I saw snow for the first time. It was an epic fail. I could barely roll a ball of snow. I have built many sandcastles... I find that much more fun as you can use all sorts of fun tools likes buckets and shovels. Okay, I may be a little bias because I grew up near the ocean and the beach was a weekly activity. 

7. What's your favorite game to play with friends?

I like to play all sorts of games on my phone. Currently its Whats The Phrase with Friends. Next week it may be something else. 

8. Are you a good driver?

Yes, I like to think I am a good driver. Especially since I became a mother of three. I have probably toned down quite a bit when it comes to all the awful drivers on the road out here in Las Vegas. 

9. What do you hope to accomplish in the next year?

Lose more weight. Become a more spiritual person than I am already. Have more faith in people. Do more service. Pay off bills. 

10. What is your favorite quote and why?

“Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow.” 

-Mary Ann Radmacher

This is my favorite quote because lets face it... being a mother of three is a very hard yet rewarding job. So even if I don't accomplish all I want to in a day, or I have a bad day for other reasons... I know that its not the end of the world. This quote reminds me to be strong and never give up trying. Therefore, I am not a quitter. I don't give up. I just keep trying. 

11. What is the thing that brings you to your happy place? (chocolate, baths, books, etc.?) 

Chocolates always bring me to my happy place, but honestly... A clean house makes me happy. Ohya, brownies and cheesecake. Bad TV shows, good TV shows, and my Nook e-Reader. Although, I wish I knew what it felt like to take a bath, read a book, and eat my favorite sweets all at the same time. 

Lastly, I need to tag 11 people and provide 11 questions for them to answer. 

Here are the 11 people: (Okay, I am short 1 person-Sorry). I don't know that many people with blogs. 

Shelli Sivert-We Happy Siverts

Kristen Miller- Home of the Millers

Jessie Allen- Team Allen

Wendy Cushing- Wendys Hat

Megan Warren- The Warren Clan

Jan Nielsen- Old People Down Unda'

Sierra Pahnke- Dazzlephotozz

Shelby Brown- Devin and Shelby

Calina Garcia- Baubles, Bubbles, and Beauty

Christie Jones- Raindrops on Roses

Here are your 11 questions:

1. What do you remember most as a child?

2. Where do you want to be in ten years?

3. Do you have a bucket list? If so, care to share what you have listed?

4. How can you best describe yourself?

5. Do you think first impressions are important?

6. Whats your favorite summer activity?

7. Whats your favorite winter activity?

8. Do you have a favorite holiday? If so, why is it your favorite?

9. Have you ever traveled outside the United States? If you have, share something special about your trip. If you have not, where do you want to travel that is outside the United States. 

10. Whats your favorite food?

11. Do you like to try new things? For instance, food, or scary amusement park rides? (Elaborate). 

Cant wait to read everyone's answers :-)

Thanks for participating!