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Showing posts with label bloggers. Show all posts

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Versatile Blogger Award!




I was checking in on my blog the other day and noticed that I had gotten a comment from a fellow blogger Ashley from Keeping Up With The Joneses stating that she had nominated me for this award! I haven't received an award in quite some time because I was a bad bad neglectful blog-mommy! So this brightened my whole day basically!

Thank you Ashley!

So now, it's my turn to pass on this award. The rule is to pass it on to 15 wonderful blogs that you regularly follow, so here goes...

1.) http://team-t-adventures.blogspot.com/

2.) http://ashleysthriftyliving.blogspot.com/

3.) http://somedreamscometrue.blogspot.com/

4.) http://hisforhillman.wordpress.com/

5.) http://casbacreations.blogspot.com/

6.) http://diyshowoff.com/

7.) http://www.shasherslife.com/

8.) http://candacetodd.blogspot.com/

9.) http://mybeautifulcrazylifex33.blogspot.com/

10.) http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/

11.) http://ngowhitcombfamily.blogspot.com/

12.) http://blog.bitsybaby.com/

13.) http://twistedfate-rockinmama.blogspot.com/

14.) http://unskinnyboppy.blogspot.com/

15.) http://www.katiesnestingspot.com/

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The next step is for me to share 7 random things about myself...


1.) I hate tomatoes. I will eat pasta sauce, salsa, ketchup etc, but the idea of eating a raw tomato makes my stomach turn.

2.) After having my first baby and getting through the rough first few weeks at home, I'm already thinking I want another one.

3.) 9 times out of 10 I will not buy something that isn't on the clearance rack unless I have a percentage off coupon to use. I'm a cheapo

4.) However, when it comes to clothes for Piper, I splurge!

5.) I'm terrified to go back to work on April 15th, even though I will only be working 32 hours a week, and 3 days max.

6.) Im also afraid that I will have forgotten how to properly cannulate a fistula/graft.

7.) When I first found out I was pregnant I was hellbent on naming my daughter Harlowe. Scott vetoed it, and that's how it wound up as her middle name!

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Thanks again to Ashley for nominating me for this award!
If you were nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award please follow these rules:

1. Thank the person that gave you the award in a blog post.
2. Include a link to their blog in your post.
3. Pass the award on to 15 bloggers you follow.
4. Include 7 random things about yourself in your post.
5. Notify your nominees by leaving a comment on their blog.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Tagged!

Crystal over at Soup Baby tagged me again! I have to answer her 8 questions, and then come up with 8 questions of my own and pass them on to 8 more people. So here goes!
drienne at All these things tagged me so here goes I have to answer her 8 questions and come up with 8 of my own. Then I have to tag 8 people.

Crystal's Questions:

1. What colors are your living room walls? They are currently a pinkish pale white
2. Hairy or smooth men? I'm indifferent! I used to think smooth men looked better, but my hubby is a little hairier, and I don't mind it at all!
3. What was the best gift you ever gave? Oohhh... thats a tough one! My mother had been talking about wanting a "mothers ring" the one with all the birthstones of her kids in it for 4 years. I finally caved and got her a super nice one, and she still refuses to take it off.
4. What is the farthest place you have traveled? Cancun, Mexico for our honeymoon
5. Day sleeper or night sleeper? I can sleep whenever! I love sleeping.
6. What is the most daring thing you have done? When I was 18 I randomly jumped a train to Ontario Canada to spend 2 weeks with a friend.
7. If you were told you had  to evacuate your house and only take 3 things - what would they be? EASY! My dog, and 2 cats.
8. Kraft or Velveeta? Velveeta! It's just so much creamier.

Now for my 8 questions:
1. How old were you when you had your first kiss?
2. What was your absolute favorite vacation?
3. If you could get a job doing anything at all, what would it be?
4. How many pets do you have, and what are their names?
5. Would you rather make a LOT of money doing a job your hate, or make miniscule amounts of money doing something that you love?
6. What is your favorite book, or author?
7. What is one goal you want to achieve this year? Have you achieved it already?
8. Team Edward or Team Jacob? Or Team " I don't like Twilight"?

Annnd I'm going to tag:

Monday, July 19, 2010

Meet & Greet Monday

Today is a complete rarity for me. I have not had a Monday off of work since October 2009. And I'm off today. I am truly baffled by this! Definitely not complaining!

Through Swaptree I have received about 6 books now. 
I started reading Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin first, and I LOVED it! Have any of you read it?? Did you also feel a little dirty rooting for Rachel? Or am I alone there?
The day after I finished Something Borrowed, Something Blue, also by Emily Giffin, showed up. I read the ENTIRE book last night. I couldn't stop!

Aside from that life has been pretty boring! Not a whole lot going on! 
If this is your first visit - HI!! I'm usually not so boring, so feel free to poke around some of my past entries!

Monday, July 12, 2010

Crystal  over at Soup Baby passed this award onto me (on my wedding anniversary to boot!) Thank you :)
So now I'm supposed to tell you 7 things about me as well as pick 3 people to pass it on to.

1. I am like a little kid when it comes to going to the zoo. I get all excited and run around all day like a crazy person!
2. I just celebrated my first wedding anniversary this past weekend.
3. I am a licensed massage therapist, though I haven't had much luck finding places to work doing it. I'm currently trying to get a home based  business going.
4. I have never been to Hawaii.
5. We are hoping to have a baby in the next year or so. Not trying but not-not trying :)
6. I love my dog perhaps a bit too much. I generally cry a bit when we have to leave him for a weekend.
7. I am hoping to go back to school next year to get my CNA, and then eventually head on to nursing school after that.

Who do I want to pass this on to?!

:)

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Getting To Know You

I sincerely apologize for my lack of updates this week. I've been really sick, and sleeping a lot. I'm starting to feel better, but still waiting on lab results from the doctor to get to the bottom of what is wrong! And on top of that, my car? The one I just put a new engine in a couple months ago?

Definitely broke down again Friday night, and wouldn't start. It has been towed back to the repair shop, but they weren't open all weekend. So I'm stuck with my brothers death trap until mine is fixed. I know I should be grateful that he's willing to let me use his car, but he hasn't gotten in repaired in  years, so now it has no AC (not a big deal for me), no BLINKERS, the stereos don't work, and the brakes are going. Lucky for me I remembered the arm signals they taught us in drivers ed, but people don't pay attention to those anymore. I've gotten more middle fingers and car horns honking at me this weekend, than I have had in all the years I've been driving! My fingers are officially crossed for a quick and easy repair.

Getting to know YOU

I'm linking up to Getting To Know You this week!

The Questions
1.If you had 5000.00 to spend on plastic surgery what would you have done? 
I would probably get a nose job. I've always hated my nose. Either that or a breast reduction. These suckers are obnoxious!
 
 
 
2. Do you watch Soap operas and if so what is your favorite and why? 
I don't. When I was younger I used to watch Days Of Our Lives though
 
 
 
3. Favorite clothing brand? 
I don't have a favorite brand per se. I don't care where it comes from, if it's cute, and not ridiculously priced, I'm a happy camper.
 
 
 
4. An afternoon shopping spree at your favorite store or maid service for a year? 
I would take the shopping spree. Our house doesn't get messy enough to warrant a maid service!
 
 
 
5. would you ever vajazzle? 
 Not going to lie, I had to google this, and quite frankly I'm a little creeped out by the whole idea of it, so I would have to say no...
 
 
6. Favorite Disney Princess? 
 Snow White
 
 
7. Last movie that made you bawl your eyes out? 
I didn't bawl my EYES out, but I did have a good cry at the end of Remember Me. And anytime I watch a Lifetime movie I'm usually guaranteed to bawl...
 
 
 
8. Have you ever broken any bones and if so what? 
 
I've broken a toe in soccer when I was younger, but other than that I am break free! 

Monday, June 7, 2010

Twee Poppets Tuesday Tag-Along, June 8, 2010

Tuesday Tag-Along
Linking up to Twee Poppets Tuesday Tag Along again!
Today was the end of my streak of working for 13 days straight without a day off. Needless to say I'm exhausted.

In brighter news, my team in the bowling league took first place this last Saturday night, AND I bowled my highest game EVER! a 177! My second highest was only a 151, so I was insanely proud to get that high of a game!
Wednesday my best friend has her c-section appointment ! I get to be an auntie again, and I couldn't be more excited for ANOTHER new baby :) We will be going out of town this coming weekend for a wedding in Galena, IL, which is a couple hours south of where I currently live. I've never been to  Galena, but I have heard it looks like a mini-Ireland, and that it's breathtaking, so hopefully I will find time to take some photos while I am there! 
My dress went in for alterations this morning. I decided to get it hemmed to me in flip flops, that way I don't have to wear super high, uncomfortable heels all night, but I can still wear them until my piggies start hurting.  My dear hubby's birthday is coming up on the 10th, and I bought him a fancy new dress shirt and tie that he's excited about. He's tired of only having 2 nice shirts to choose from!

Hope you are all doing well!

Monday, May 31, 2010

Twee Poppets Tuesday Tag-Along, June 1, 2010

Tuesday Tag-Along

Linking up to Twee Poppets Tuesday Tag Along again today! I apologize for the lack of updates over the weekend, but I'm in a work marathon, and my next day off is June 9th, which is also the same day as my friend's c-section appointment! I'm all excited to be an "auntie" again!!

Tomorrow is our weekly Girls Night Out with my friends, and I'm trying this recipe from Bakerella! I was told all we need now is wine and sweets. Granted mine won't look as nice as these I'm sure, as I work tomorrow, and only have about 2.5 hours to prepare them! Picts to come of my attempt!

If you're stopping by for the first time, HELLO! :)

Check out Twee Poppets to link up!

Friday, May 28, 2010

Blog Hops Ahoy!

The Girl Creative
 
FollowMeFridays

Friday is a great day for blog hops! I'm always looking to make new connections, and for new blogs to read for entertainment and inspirations!  

If you are visiting from any of these, HELLO! Thank you for coming and looking around my blog :)

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Twee Poppets Tuesday Tag-Along, May 25, 2010

Tuesday Tag-Along

Linking up to Twee Poppets TTA again today! More and more blogs keep showing up on it, and I love me some reading material! 

Current projects : Sorting through all our STUFF to see what I will be putting up for sale at our garage sale at the end of June. Setting up an appointment to get my hair done. Heading to the chiropractor in a few. General cleaning. And of course, the desk is still a work in progress. Although it's almost done. Need another trip to Home Depot :)

Monday, May 17, 2010

Twee Poppets Tuesday Tag-Along, May 18, 2010

Tuesday Tag-Along


Joining in the fun again!

Not much going on tonight. Got home from work an hour ago, trying to figure out what to do next with my desk project! Can't wait to find some more fun blogs to read!

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

In A Yellow House - Photo Challenge, May 12th - Pets!

Another Wednesday another photo challenge over at In A Yellow House

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This week the theme is pets. This is a tough one for me, because as we've all seen now, I'm pretty much obsessed with taking pictures of my dogger. I love him wayyy too much!  After much debating, I've settled on one of my favorites of Riley. It's from his adoptaversary this past April, and it makes me smile.
He wasn't really down with the party hat, but this shot was just oh so adorable!

Hop on over to In A Yellow House and join in on the fun!

Makeover!

Alas it has arrived! My blog makeover!! I love it love it love it! Huge thanks go out to Strosgirl Designs for not only a great blog layout, but a great experience as well. If you're thinking about changing the look of your blog, go check out Strosgirl Designs! You won't be disappointed!

In home news....we've been stuck with a piano in the office since we moved into this house. Apparently, it's impossible to get rid of a piano without paying someone to take it away. I tried giving it away. I offered it up for free on Craigs List...tried to sell it at a yard sale. NOTHING.

We finally got fed up and me and the hubby pushed the bad boy out to the garage. I am very excited about it! Now we can bring in my desk that I plan on turning into my crafting/sewing table! Now I just have to recruit my cousin with a truck to take me to get the musty old desk out of my mom's garage. The desk itself looks like it has been through a warzone, but it's solid, and has cabinets. I've got big plans for it. Once it's ready, It will make its debut, and then I will have the space I need to focus on the bajillion craft projects just waiting in my massage room/spare bedroom.

And how are YOU doing? :)

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Twee Poppets Tuesday Tag-Along, May 11, 2010

Tuesday Tag-Along

I've decided to participate in Tuesday Tag Along again! I found so many great blogs last time I couldn't resist!

We took Riley to the vet for his 1 year appointment today! He was such a good boy. He sat, let them do the blood draw, and do all of his vaccines and boosters without a fuss! Even the vet was impressed. So mommy and daddy went and bought him a new toy. He's very excited and not paying attention to either of us now!

I'm actually cooking a meal tonight. I'm making my Gluten free chili again! Perhaps I will take some picts and throw the recipe up here once it is done!

Big exciting blog changes are coming soon! Thanks to Strosgirl Designs!

I look forward to finding new blogs to follow!

Saturday, May 8, 2010

In A Yellow House - Photo Challenge

I am seriously excited by the number of photo challenges I can find on blogs! I decided to play along with another one:

The challenge this week was for food photos, so I decided to just pull a photo from a few months back to share for this week, since it's late, and I'm lazy...;)

Plus I love how the lighting turned out in this picture! And it reminds me that I want to make my 3-Bean Ravioli Minestrone soup again soon....

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Hellooo Blogger Friends!

I'm entered into a travel photo contest to win a new camera bag (it's badly needed!)


I could use some votes, if anyone is willing to help! Only one of the 3 photos has votes so far, and it's not mine! haha

I'm photo #3 - Almost Paradise


All you have to do to Vote is leave a comment stating the number and name of the photo you are voting for, and be sure to include an e-mail address so they can make sure nobody is voting more than once!

Thanks!

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Simplicity Photo Challenge : Flowers - Blog Hop!


I found a great site called Simplicity on the Tuesday Tag-Along, and found a photo contest! I love photos, so I really enjoyed looking through the pictures that have already been submitted. So I figured I would throw my hat into the ring!
Here's my submission!
Taken May 2009 at Chicago Botanic Gardens

Tuesday Tag-Along 5/3/10- Hosted by Twee Poppets

I've decided to take part in Twee Poppets Tuesday Tag-Along Blog Hop this week!

Tuesday Tag-Along

For those who haven't visited here before, welcome! I am Mrs. Camera Happy. I'm relatively new to the blogging world, but have been getting more active in it recently! I look forward to new blogs to read and comment on :) Thanks for visiting!

Saturday, April 17, 2010

UBP2010 After-Party

Ultimate Blog Party 2010

So the UBP 2010 is officially over! I had a fabulous time, and I'm very much glad I participated in it! I've gained a few new followers, found a ton of blogs I was excited to follow, and hopefully can form many more friendships through it all!

Blogs I found out about through the UBP:
1 - Chi-Annie: at the table - I haven't had much luck finding bloggers from roughly the same area as I am in, and I came across this blog  :)
3 - Bitsy Baby Photography - I love photography and this blog has some amazingly beautiful shots in it!

Now that's just 3, but I have found and begun following WAYYYY more than 3. I look forward to updates from all of you in your blogs!

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Tagged!

Kate over at Some Dreams Come True tagged me in a couple of fun posts! I'm going to do what she did and combine them into one post :)

First - a handwriting game. Grab a piece of paper and write down:

1. Name / Blog name
2. Right handed, Left handed or Both
3. Favorite letters to write
4. Least favorite letter to write
5. Write: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
6. Write in CAPS-CRAB-HUMOR-KALEIDOSCOPE-PAJAMAS-GAZILLION
7. Favorite song lyrics
8. Tag 7 people
9. Any special note or drawing

 
And Secondly - some questions!
1. Who is your style icon? 
I don't really have one, but I do generally love the way Alyson Hannigan dresses!
2. What is your favorite book?
I'm a big fan of the Jessica Darling series by Megan McCafferty
  And of course the Twilight series (I'm addicted!)
3. Favorite Party Theme?
Luaus are always fun! I love 80s parties though!
Me & 3 of my friends went to Awesome 80s Prom in Chicago before I met my now husband.
  
4. Go to Halloween costume? 
I generally just pull out an old costume and tweak it a little bit. This bee one has been pretty popular for me!
5. Extravagance You can't live without? Not sure if this counts, but my camera!
6. Living person you admire? My best friend David. He was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2006. Went through chemo and radiation for months, and he is doing just fine now. 

7. Greatest Fear? Either losing somebody I love,drowning, or not being able to have children.
8. Trait(s) you deplore in yourself? I am constantly worried about something, sometimes for no reason. This leads to me biting my nails. A LOT. Hate it. Ack!
9. What talent would you most like to have?
I would LOVE to be able to play the guitar.



10. What is your greatest achievement?
Ya know.. I'm not entirely sure I know. If I had to answer right away, I would say passing all of those horrifying anatomy classes during massage school. Ironically now I LOVE reading about anatomy and learning more things, and am debating on going BACk to school :)
Same group of bloggers tagged! Hope to see some fun answers soon! 




Thursday, September 17, 2009

I loooove amimals (Apologies in advance for the Jay & Silent Bob reference...)

Want to see a boatload of cute animals?
Head on over to The DIY Show Off! Roeshel is hosting a pet parade! 
Click HERE to go see (and look at her other posts, I love seeing all the neat projects people create)  :)