I've been tagged!!

Here are the rules.

**Post the rules on your blog.
**Share six trivial things/habits/quirks about yourself.
**Tag six people and the end of your post and link to their blogs.
**Let each person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.
**Learn anecdotal things about your blog friend!

1) I LOVE British comedies. I don't completely get some of the humor and sometimes it's tough to make out what the actors are saying through their thick-as-mud accents, but I could sit and watch shows like Are You Being Served? and Last of the Summer Wine for hours on end. When I was about 12 years old, I started watching Absolutely Fabulous on Comedy Central. My young mind probably didn't understand half of the raunchy jokes Patsy and Edina were spewing, but I was oddly fixated on it anyway. For the longest time, Saffron was my favorite girl name and I swore I'd name my daughter that when I grew up.

2) I am in the habit of sleeping in my clothes. I've even been known to wear jeans to bed.

2) My sister and I had WILD imaginations when it came to playing with Barbie dolls when we were little (and I use the word "little" loosely - I can remember being sad when I became a teenager and was therefore considered too old to play with Barbie dolls). We didn't just dress them and brush their hair. No. To watch us play, you would think we were putting on a soap opera. We had characters and story lines that we both remember vividly to this day. B0b McCle@ver was a well-known serial killer in Barbieland. Ken and Barbie would go camping and they'd hear on the radio that there was a maniac on the loose, when Bob would suddenly come out of the woods to tie Ken up and steal Barbie. Ken always got loose and came to her rescue before anything terrible happened, though. Another memorable character was Myra. She was a dirty bag lady who wore about 6 layers of clothing and would go door to door, peddling the clothes off her back. Often times, the clothes had designer labels like Bob Mackie and Pierre Cardin and her customers would wonder how such a dirty vagabond got her hands on such expensive clothing. Gee, do you think we watched too much television when we were little? How else would 8 and 6 year old girls know of serial killers and clothing designers' names?

4) My parents pretty much had to force me to learn how to drive. I was 17 & 1/2 when I got my license and I would've waited longer, had they not bought me a car and enrolled me in driver's ed. I was petrified of being behind the wheel. I think it had something to do with the fact that I was very sheltered as a child and made to think that EVERYTHING was horribly dangerous. I got over my fear of driving and now I'm a really good driver, but I'm still afraid to do simple things like riding a bike in the street. Pathetic, I know.

5) I use a clean towel every time I bathe. I used to reuse my bath towel a couple times before tossing it into the laundry, but then I noticed DH using my towel a lot so I just get myself a fresh one every time.

6) I like toasted peanut butter and pickle sandwiches (gotta be bread & butter pickles, though)

I'm gonna be lazy and break the rules. I don't feel like tagging anyone, so I will just let you tag yourself if you feel like participating. Tag, you're it!! Now, post me a comment and let me know you did this me-me so I can learn 6 weird things about you. C'mon, you know you wanna.



This was fun! Thanks, Wendy!

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Jae tagged me for this meme. I really enjoyed reading hers. Now, I'll try to scrounge up some interesting facts about myself!

Here are the rules:
1. Link to the person’s blog who tagged you.
2. Post these rules on your blog.
3. List seven random and/or weird facts about yourself
4. Tag seven random people at the end of your post and include links to their blogs.
5. Let each person know that they have been tagged by posting a comment on their blog.

1. I HATE long fingernails on guys. I mean, it makes my skin crawl and turns my stomach. I have no idea why. It just grosses me out. Have you ever seen those infomercials or segments on the Home Shopping Network with Esteban the guitarist? He plays flamenco style guitar and has super long fingernails on his right hand for picking and strumming the strings. I can't stand to watch him. I could barely stand going to his website to grab the link. Ick! I'm pretty sure my husband is aware of my disdain for long fingernails on men, but he still lets his get WAY longer than he should sometimes. Stop it, DH!

2. Most of you probably already know this, but I drive a really ghetto car.

3. I was my high school class valedictorian. And just look at me now....a perfect picture of career drive and motivation.

4. My husband and I met online. On Yahoo Personals, to be exact. I tried to do a search on my previous posts to see if I have mentioned this before, but I couldn't find anything. I could've sworn that I've posted the whole story here before. Maybe not.

5. If you want to make me mad, do things that will wake up my baby. It makes steam shoot out of my ears. I have been known to kick and cuss at the dog for barking during Scout's naps. Not something I'm proud of, but true. If you are a guest in my house and you are talking too loud or you shut the bathroom door too hard while Scout is asleep, I will tell you to shut your pie-hole and smack you in the face.

6. I am a serious night-eater. I have problems. It's better now that I am on Weight Watchers but I used to eat everything in sight late at night while watching t.v. I still have those tendencies, only I just make sure I have plenty of points to use past 9:00 pm.

7. I own 2 pairs of shoes that I have had since I was in the 8th grade and I still wear them. They are both Converse Chuck Taylors, one blue pair and one burgundy pair.

I am tagging:
Two Lines on a Stick
Parenting in Progress
And Then There Were Four
Just Plain Blessed
ShooFlyPieAndGrits
Gladiator's Mommy
Well Mannered Frivolity

And anyone else who wants to join in. If I tagged you, please don't feel obligated to participate. If you don't though, you will have bad luck for seven year and get scabby boils all over your butt. I'm just sayin'.

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Okay, I wasn't tagged....but during a recent late night/ early morning feeding, I came across this me-me over at ShooFlyPieAndGrits and thought it would be fun.

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? I was named after a fictional place. My mom's favorite movie is Gone With The Wind and I was named after Scarlett's plantation.

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? A couple weeks ago, on one of our first outings with the baby, I let one of my husband's business associates hold my baby.....I looked away for a moment and when I looked back, she had her pinky in Scout's mouth, letting her suckle on it. I think I handled the situation well, even though it really upset me. I very politely told her to stop, and she did. When I took my daughter into the back bedroom to nurse her, my very sensitive new-momma hormones kicked in and I cried at the thought of my little baby sucking on someone's germy finger. Ick.

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? I get along fine with it, I suppose.

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Hormel Natural Choice smoked turkey. Okay. it's not my favorite for taste, but it has no weird ingredients and it's not expensive.

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? Yes. My precious 6 week old baby daughter.

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Heck yeah!!!

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? I think I do. I am exposed to it 24/7 because I'm married to the most sarcastic person on earth, so I bet some has rubbed off on me.

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yup!

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? No. That's not my bag, baby.

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Basic 4.

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? No. Who does that?

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? Not particularly.

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Vanilla custard from Shake's.

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Their teeth......which is weird because I by no means have the prettiest teeth. Mine certainly could be whiter and my bottom set are a little crooked.

15. RED OR PINK? Red

16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? I'm generally a quitter. When things get tough, I concede and slink into the corner.

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? My sister. I always thought our kids would grow up together, but we live 900 miles apart.

18. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? I plead the 5th. I'm up for a late night feeding. I'm not exactly decent.

19. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? baked beans.

20. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? The sound of my daughter's erratic baby-breathing while she sleeps on my chest.

21. IF YOU WHERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Silver. Yes, that's a crayola color.

22. FAVORITE SMELLS? My baby's milky breath, the Krispy Kreme store when the "Hot Fresh Now" light is on.

23. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? I think it was my friend telling me she was on her way over yesterday to drop off a big tub of hand-me-down little girl clothes. Woohoo!

24. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Yes! I don't know her IRL, but she cracks me up.

25. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? Any sport where I'm at the stadium and instead of paying attention to the game, I can occupy myself with all-beef hot dogs, lemonade, and Dippin' Dots.

26. HAIR COLOR? brown

27. EYE COLOR? Green

28. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Nope. I wear glasses for reading and computering, when I remember. I really should wear them more often. I'm squinting right now.

29. FAVORITE FOOD? Crab legs and Indian food. Not together.

30. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Happy Endings

31. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? The Pursuit of Happyness

32. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Black nursing tank.

34. HUGS OR KISSES? I'll take both.

35. FAVORITE DESSERT? Creme Brulee

36. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? Nothing. But there for a while, I was glued to my breastfeeding book.

37. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? My husband's old company's logo

38. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT? Watched a movie instead. See #31

39. FAVORITE SOUND? My husband typing.

40. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? The Beatles.

41. WHAT IS THE FURTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? Hong Kong

42. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? I can sustain a human life with the liquid that comes from my boobs....but I guess that doesn't really count, since nearly half of the world's population can do that. So, I guess my alternate answer would be that I can sing.

43. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Barberton, OH

I'm not going to tag anyone, but let me know if you decide to answer these on your own blog so I can check it out.

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I was tagged by Sorlil
Here's an interesting meme:
Instructions: Grab the book closest to you.
Open to page 123.
Scroll down to the 5th sentence.
Post the text of the next 3 sentences on your blog - name of the book and the author.
Then tag 3 people.

Well, it's no surprise that the book in closest proximity to me is The Pregnancy Book by Dr. William Sears M.D. and Martha Sears, R.N. I find it funny that page 123 happens to focus on sexuality during pregnancy.

Now that you're pregnant, you may start wondering, "What will it take to make me feel and act sexy?" Your biological destiny is on the threshold of the ultimate expression of female sexuality - birth and nurturing. Being pregnant, after all, is the incontrovertible proof of your sex appeal.

Very interesting. I've never thought if it that way, but I guess it makes sense.....although "sexy" is not a word I would use to describe how I'm feeling right now. I'm looking forward to the 2nd trimester, when the books and websites say I will have more energy and a higher sex drive. I guess it's not that my sex drive is low right now....it's that I'm perpetually nauseated and puking is not very sexy.

Also, and this is sort of off subject, but I recently stopped shaving my legs. It's not the first time I have gone on razor strike. There is something very liberating about being able to shower without having to take the time and effort shaving my underarms and legs. My husband claims that he doesn't mind it at all. I want to believe him, but I look down at my chubby white legs, covered in DARK coarse hair, and it turns me off! :) I hate that I just can't think my legs are nice the way they are and that society has successfully conditioned me to believe that smooth hairless legs = femininity. The pits don't bother me as much....it's just the legs. I'd like to be able to wear skirts and capri pants, but I can't help but be embarrassed by my hairy hobbit legs. I had slacks on at church the other day, and when I crossed my legs I looked down and saw the super long dark hairs on my exposed ankle and it made me shudder.....and then I hoped nervously that no one else noticed. I hate shaving, but I also hate being so self conscious about showing even an inch of my legs. Maybe I just need to get over the embarrassment and go on. If my husband isn't grossed out by my man-hair, I guess I shouldn't be either.

Oh yeah, I'm supposed to tag 3 of you to do the book thing, but I'm too lazy. Tag yourself if you wanna. ;)

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....courtesy of Danielle

Stop reading now unless you are willing to do this yourself.

1. My roommate and I once: got in an argument because she wouldn't stop "secretly" borrowing my clothes on the weekends when I went home to visit my parents. Ah...college.

2. Never in my life have I: given birth. But I will in April of 2007!

3. The one person who can drive me nuts, but then can always manage to make me smile is: the little boy I babysit. Man, that kid is into everything. I've never seen a kid his age climb like he does. His mom said that once she walked into her livingroom and he was standing ON TOP OF their entertainment center. He sure is adorable, though.

4. High school was: totally useless. I don't remember anything I "learned". I just earned my grades by doing the busy-work they assigned and memorizing tid-bits of info for the tests.

5. When I'm nervous: I say really stupid things and get tongue-twisted. Oh yeah, and I get gas.

6. The last time I cried was: this morning when DH was in a hurry to leave the house to run our errands because he had to be back at a certain time and I wasn't ready to go. Yes, I know, completely irrational. I wasn't upset with him, though....just upset with myself for standing there not moving because I was nauseous and lightheaded, but I wanted to go with him. I ended up staying home, which was for the better.

7. If I were to get married right now, my bridesmaids would be: no one. I'd elope, like we did the first time.

8. Would you rather run naked through a crowded place or have someone e-mail your deepest secret to all your friends? I'll take the deepest secret thing. I can't even think of what my deepest secret is. Maybe I've repressed it or something.

9. My hair: is multitonal because I'm trying to let the black dye grow out. I have naturally light brown hair, so it looks horrible at the moment.

10. When I was 5: I got sent to the principal's office for spitting on another little girls' dress.....which was a complete accident because I was really trying to spit on the eraser (eewe, gross!) because I thought the eraser should be wet in order to wipe the chalk off the board. Hey, that's what you get for standing too close to me.

11. Last Christmas: I can't remember. We probably didn't do anything really exciting....oh yeah, we went to our friends' house and ate like a ba-jillion types of meat: lamb, goose, duck, turkey, and ham.

12. When I turn my head left: I see bubble wrap and packing materials on our couch and my husband's dirty dinner plate.

13. I should be: helping DH with the records....but the boxes are too heavy for me to lift, being preggers and all.

14. When I look down I see: 70's-looking green carpet nicely garnished with white dog hair, my plaid Chuck Taylors that were recently given to me, and a dirty sock that my dog has been chewing on.

15. The craziest recent event was: finding out that we're going to have a baby.

16. If I were a character on "Friends" I'd be: Ugly Naked Guy. Just kidding. I'd be the dorky guy w/ the blonde hair that works at Central Perk that nobody likes.

18. My favorite aunt is: my Aunt Connie. I don't get to talk to her that much, but I think she's really cool.

19. I have a hard time understanding: anything that has to do with math.

20. One time at a family gathering: I ate way too much great food and passed out on the couch. Oh wait, that happens every time.

21. You know I like you if: I return your phone calls.

22. If I won an award, the first person I'd thank: would be my husband

23. Take my advice: don't dye your hair black if you don't want it like that forever.

24. My ideal breakfast is: 2 scrambled eggs w/ melted cheddar cheese, cantaloupe, biscuits and gravy, sausage patties (not from a restaurant - pork at restaurants grosses me out!), hash browns w/ ketchup, and a giant cup of coffee.

25. If you visit my home town: you'd probably think it's dirty.

26. Sometime soon I plan to visit: St. Louis to sell some more records at a convention.

27. If you spend the night at my house: we will probably make you stay up late playing a dice called "Greedy" and a Playstation 2 game called "Guitar Hero".

28. I'd stop my wedding if: I found out the groom cheated on me.

29. The world could do without: Satan

30. I'd rather lick the belly of a cockroach than: have cockroaches in my house.

31. The most recent thing I've bought myself is: salad fixin's from the grocery store.

32. The most recent thing someone else bought for me is: an iron supplement.

33. My favorite red head is: ooh - I don't think I have one.

34. My favorite brunette is: my husband.

35. My car must have a sign on it that reads: "please hit me"....no, actually that is my previous car, which got hit twice while parked.

36. The last time I was drunk: was a long time ago and I'm glad that period of my life is over with.

37. The animals I would like to see flying besides birds: Great Danes.

38. I shouldn't have been: so young when I started dating.

39. I should have: finished college.

40. Last night I: fell asleep with the bedroom light on while watching The Simpsons.

41. There's this girl I know who: talks so fast, you can barely understand her.

42: I don't know: how to stand up for myself.

43. A better name for me would be: Lazy-Pants MacGillicutty

44. If I ever go back to school I'll: study underwater basketweaving.

45. How many days until my birthday? Too lazy to count. 11 months and a few days.

46. One dead celebrity I wish I'd met is: Chris Farley.

47. I've lived at my current address since: last October

48. I've been told I look like: Betty Boop....but that was by a drunk toothless dude at Memphis in May, so I don't know if it counts.

49. If I could have any car, it would be: a Toyota something er other.

50. If I got a new cat tomorrow, I would name it: Pain in the *ss....because that's what cats are.

Now it's your turn to answer these questions and post it on your blog. Go. Do it. Now.

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Ha ha! Psych! I bet you thought with all this talk about "trying to conceive" that my title was talking about um...uh...ahem. Ya know.

Well, nope. This is the first time I've posted 2 entries on my blog in 1 day. Yee haw. Yep, I'm addicted.

Meme of 4's

I've tagged myself from Well Mannered Frivolity.

4 jobs I've had:
Switchboard Operator/Receptionist @ an oncology clinic
Barista @ an espresso cafe
Lunchlady @ a public highschool
Sales Clerk @ JC Penney

and many many more.................


4 movies I could watch over and over:
Back to the Future (the entire trilogy)
Romeo & Juliet (the cheesy 90's one w/ Leo DiCaprio and Claire Danes)
The Lion, the Witch, and The Wardrobe
High Fidelity


4 Places Ive lived:
Akron, OH
Nashville, TN
Fayetteville, AR
Lincoln, AR


4 TV shows I like to watch:
The Office (Oh my gosh! Jim kissed Pam!!!!!!!!!!)
My Name is Earl (Wendy digs it too ;)
Last of the Summer Wine (British comedy on PBS...'tis a guilty pleasure)
House (Geez, that dude is mean.....and I love it!)


4 Places I've been on Holiday:
Hawaii
Sanibel Island, Florida
Hong Kong
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina


4 Websites I Visit Everyday:
Mothering.Commune
The Diaper Pin
eBay
Thingamababy


4 of my Favorite Foods:
Crablegs
Pizza (from Luigi's in Akron, OH.....too bad I live 900 miles away)
Sushi
Any kind of Thai food


4 places I'd rather be:
Eating at an outdoor restaurant on the beach (any beach)w/ DH
Walking the steets of Manhattan w/ DH
Hanging out in Portland, OR doing whatever people in Portland do (w/ DH)
Doing "the deed", trying to make a baby w/ DH


Tag yourself if you want to play along!

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