Getting to know You (me)

Just saw this on a few of the new blogs I discovered, so I figured I'd give it a whirl!

If you aren't sure how it works, you can check out the Keely's website to join in the fun. But really you just go there, grab this week's questions, answer them on your blog and then link it up! So here I go..

The questions..

1. Would you rather bungee jump or sky dive?

Most definitely am going to say sky dive. Although I would absolutely love to do both! ☺

2. When using a public restroom to you squat over the seat or sit?

Well IF I MUST use one in the first place, I squat...totally, 100% squat. However if I get the slightest grossed out feeling I just might walk out or find another stall [and pretend I'm at home]

3. Favorite flower?

There are just so many. I used to really like lillies, but these days it's probably peonies although poppies, cone flowers, hydrangeas, lilacs

This is a tree peony--they are huge and beautiful!

4. Pedicure or manicure?

I don't tend to really do either--although if I had to money I would totally do both. I'm a total plain jane.

5. How many siblings do you have?

One brother [9.5 years younger]  (4 brother in laws, 1 sister in law, and 1 more s.i.l. to be!--I love them!)

I try to get along with him--but he makes it hard.very hard.

6. Do you pee in the shower? (gasp!)

Can't say that I do.

7. Bikini, tankini, or one piece?

I tend to go towards the tankini--I feel more comfortable being securely in place!

8. Where do you hate to shop at, but go there anyway?

Oddly enough, I've seen this on a lot of others--but Walmart. Great prices-I can almost always find what I need, but I HATE standing in their lines. I'm pretty sure it's unheard of to not end up in 'the dreaded slow line'. yea you know the one I'm talking about and you can't even think of switching lanes--oh.no.no.no

A Post for My Thoughts

There is very and I mean VERY little for me to write as of late as there is next to nothing going down in these parts. I mean I could tell you about the 2 snow days we had from nothing more than a dusting of snow, but that wasn't even worth photographing. I could tell you about how despite the fact I LOVE SNOW, I think AM ready for spring and warmer weather that doesn't include blistering cold wind that freezes my nose, ears, and fingers instantly. I could tell you about how this morning the mister and I volunteered at a local food pantry for residents in our area who have tight money issues and can't always afford to buy the necessities. I could also tell you that while we were there we were shown the qualifications for certain family sizes and we quickly realized that the only thing that makes us not qualify is that the he is a cross country and track coach--hello reality. that was an eye opener. I could also tell you that even though February is the shortest month of the year, it feels like it just.keeps.going! One last thing I could tell you is that I've started working out with the mister. He would LOVE for me to be bale to run a race with him someday and I would LOVE to be able to feel better about myself and have some of my clothes be a wee bit less tight. I tell my hubby that I was skinny when we got married--so living with him is the problem! ☺ (not saying that I've put on a ton of weight...just rounded out and filled in some places I'd rather not have)

I think the biggest thing going on right now is a process of mental thoughts I'm having. See about a month ago I got a physical to become a substitute teacher in a local school district (not my idea--but the mister really really really wanted me to). While there I just about failed my eye test. Turns out I can't really see things far away. Hello-glasses...soon. Well I came home only to find out that Greg has glasses for exactly that purpose. SOOOO I tried them on and WOW!! There is a crisp clear world out there that I thought I was already seeing. Now all I think about is "can I read that" or "should I be able to read that" or "I wonder how long it takes for me to read that". I'm hoping I can stop thinking this soon. It's starting to get a little annoying. hahah

Anyway, I bought some new fabric on Thursday. My plan (I think) includes a skirt to start.

The top is a deep purple and the bottom is blue, red, & white.

Fill in the Blank Friday

Fill in the Blank Friday!

1.  When I'm nervous I     my stomach does somersaults, I get really hot, shaky and my fingers 'freeze' into a semi-claw/fist shape   .

2.  My favorite item in my closet is     while they aren't technically in my closet, my favorite thing are my tall black boots. [they make me feel tall!]  .

3.       Watch tv with my hubby       is my favorite thing to do when I need to relax.

4.  My favorite childhood memory is    picking out my first dog and bringing him home: A Siberian Husky who's official full name was Codiak Marmut --Cody for short. He slept the whole first day.   .

5.  Something you may not know about me is     that I'm a semi-hoarder of office supplies: pens, sharpies, post-it notes, good quality markers. [I love to buy them and have them, but I'm often hesitant to use them because then I won't have anymore]    .

6.  A true friend      is there to talk and listen. Laugh with you or cry with you. Supportive    .

7.  Something I hope people think of when they think of me is     that I am kind, helpful, and fun to be around.    .

You, Me...and the tv

It was obvious from very early on in our friendship and relationship that I discovered my husband's LOVE for television. But in reality it's not the television that he LOVES per se...it's what on the tv. AND I can guarantee that 92% [do you like that number? not 90 or 95...92!] 92% of the time it's sports. Sure there is a Seinfeld re-run from time to time or my all time personal favorites [please, please, please take note of sarcasm] Family Guy, the Simpsons, etc. I'm sorry if these are 2 of your favorite shows..actually no I'm not. They aren't all terrible I admit, but usually they are just stupid. We used to watch tv together: House, Las Vegas, Lie to Me, American Idol, Project Runway. But those days are gone. I'm about as much as a sports fan as the next girl...well maybe a little more.

See, [insert flashback whoosh here] I grew up in a sports house. Even though I'm the oldest, I grew up at the high school football stadium when my dad coached. As a little girl, I knew the football ref signals--my daddy was proud I'm sure. 

HOWEVER...there are those days-ohhh those days. When I just.can.not.takeit.anymore! I often mention how I wish we could watch tv together and this is what I get in return.

"Well I don't want to watch your shows and you don't care about sports." In fact his idea of compromise is this: "I'll just go watch sports somewhere else."

I thought that MAYBE the Olympics could be some solid compromised ground. Multiple different sports that may not always be exciting, but he gets sports and I get something that only happens once every 2 years.

Then nights like tonight happen. I come home and the US men's hockey team is playing Switzerland--okay cool it's the US and they win. But wait for it...wait for it...starting at 7pm there will be a miserable solid 5 hours [potential exaggeration-not completely sure, but it's a lot] of other countries hockey games.

I have NO PROBLEM watching sports or teams that I have some connection to. But 5 hours of hockey of other teams sports, just to see what happens? I think not.

Maybe someday, someday in the future we will be able to come up with a reasonable compromise that will have us...

watching tv...

at the same time...

sitting on the same piece of furniture...

and both being reasonable content. [sigh]

...now off to find something to occupy myself with until I go to bed...

p.s. sometimes I think about what our life/marriage would be like without the tv...or cable to be specific.