Whoops... (so I skipped a few days)!

8 fears huh? hmmm...

1)  I am afraid of snakes, that's an easy one.

2)  I am afraid of being alone.

3)  Sometimes I am afraid to be myself (I'm very self-conscious, it's lame I know)

4)  I am afraid to lose my family members

5)  I am afraid when my husband is gone over night.  For example, he was away last fall for a lot of campaign for (he's in the political field) and every noise I heard in the house woke me up and made me nervous.  I think I checked the locks a dozen times those nights.

6)  I am afraid that I won't be a good mommy.  Being one scares the ba-jeebus about of me, but I wan't a babe real bad.

7)  I am afraid of messing up at work.

8)  I am afraid of bugs.  Not really if I can see it and observe it at my own leisure, but when it attacks me or lands on me or crawls on me uninvited... not cool.

Do you have any silly, justified, or irrational fears?

Hope you have a "scarefree" day!

FITBF!

It's Fill in the Blank Friday over at Lauren's site!

My go to outfit for a dress-up occasion like a wedding is... I'm not sure. I would probably go buy something new. I don't like to re-wear outfits to weddings or other major events for fear that somone will be at multiple events and see me wearing the same thing. OMG does that sound shallow or what?!

This week has been... Soooo Looooonnnnnggggg :(

When it's dinnertime and I'm feeling lazy I'll usually eat... cereal or nothing

My favorite pair of shoes is... my Sperry's... they are all worn out and the most comfortable slip-ons ever. They're pretty ratty looking, so that is something else to add to my "to get" list.

A random item that I own that is completely unnecessary, but that I could never part with is ... I don't know that I have an item that is both unnecessary and that I couldn't part with. I either have necessary items, or items that with enough persuasion, I could part with.

My favorite person is... Jared, the world's greatest husband/friend/funny person/snuggler (could go on, but I won't bore you)

If I were going to write my own blank it would say... (_________________________).

Forgive the formatting if it looks terribly spaced... my browser is all jacked up right now! Sorry! :)

10 Day Challenge, Day Neuf

9 Loves!

1)  I love my Husband, he's just the best :)

2)  Sophie, mah dawg, and Leo and Lolly (those are the rabbits that live in our basement... they have their own condominium down there complete with a litter box, a nest, and toys!  They like to watch TV with us, spread out on the floor, as well as to chew whatever they can get their little nibblers on)

3)  Family time.  Being with my family is the best feeling in the world. 

4)  I love to SNUGGLE!  I'm a serial snuggler, so watch out, I may just curl up next to you!

5)  I love to sleep in, which hardly EVER happens.  The few days a month I have where I can sleep till 9am and cuddle with the Hubs and the Soph in bed are the greatest.

6)  A clean house.  I have a thing for keeping things neat and tidy.  A weekly (at least) deep clean is pretty much necessary at mi casa.  Everything has it's own little home, and when everything gets put away in it's right spot, the world is good again.

Also, take your shoes off when you come to my house.  I can't stand it when everyone else has no shoes on and people feel the need to not take theirs off.  I mean, how do you make it more clear aside from making a sign?  Who does that?  If the hostess is in their stockin' feet, you should be too!  Sorry, had to vent about that.  It's pretty much one of my biggest peeves.

Back to the Challenge...

7)  I love to hate sea bass.  It just grosses me out.  I've never eaten it, and I love fish, but for some reason Chilean Sea Bass just sounds like it would be nasty.

8)  I love makeup!  I try just about every drug store level product that comes out, just to find that perfect eye liner or shade of lipstick.

9)  I love being outside.  The feeling of being so small against something so big just amazes me every time.  The smells, the sounds, the textures, everything. 

Always Up for a Challenge

A friend of mine told me about this challenge.  I figured it would be a good way to get my blogger juices flowing, since starting out has made me realize how "un-creative" my mind can be at times.

10 secrets! Eeep!

1)  I dream daily about babies... I can't wait to start a family.

2)  When I was little, I found my Grandpa's stash of Playboys.  Now, don't freak out, I love the men, BUT... I was so fascinated with all of the beautiful women.  They all looked so glamorous.

3)  Sometimes I pretend I can't do things or that I don't understand something so that I don't have to do it.  I have also been known to flirt with my professors in college to get them to allow us open note/book exams. (or no test at all in one class!)

4)  I keep a bag of Hershey Dark Chocolate kisses in my desk drawer.  It is my afternoon solace.

5)  I have eaten an entire bag (is that what oreos are packaged in? or container maybe?) of Oreos in one sitting... and maybe more than once.

6)  I rap in the car where no one will judge me.

7)  I have a strange love for office supplies.  Back to school supply shopping was one of my favorite parts of August.

8)  I've been known to eat most all of a bowl of brownie batter before it even makes it to the pan to cook.  Wow, the more I spill these secrets, the more gross I seem.

9)  I broke up with a boy once because he smelled like udder.  I say udder because he worked on a dairy farm and I can't stand the smell of iodine (which is what udder disinfectant smells like during milking).

10)  I'm not good at keeping secrets.  I also don't like surprises.  Christmas is never a good time for me as there are always secrets (gifts that I know of) and surprises (I want to know what you got me and I want to know right now!).  I've been known to throw a hissy fit so my husband will let me open a gift early because I'm always dying to know what I got.

Something Fresh for Dinner?

It's summertime and it's hot.  No one wants to eat anything big and heavy.  A weekly (well, close to weekly) staple at our house is Squash Pasta.  It doesn't sound too good, but it tastes amazing.  It's really just pasta with zucchini and yellow squash on top.


First, start by adding Garlic Expressions to a medium skillet on medium heat.  Garlic Expressions can be found at Giant Eagle and/or Kroger in Ohio.  You can also order it online here: Garlic Expressions This stuff is great as a saute aide, a marinade, or even a salad dressing.  All Natural and made in Ohio.

Next, slice 1 zucchini and 1 yellow squash in 1/4 inch rounds.  Place the squashes in the skillet with the GE and allow them to cook.  Sometimes, if I am in a hurry, I will put a lid on skillet and sweat the squashes and force them to cook faster.  They will be a little softer if you do them this way.  Or, you can cook them until they start to caramelize.

 While the squashes are sauteing, start a pot of boiling water and add 1 cup of your favorite kind of pasta.  We use either a whole wheat penne, rigatoni, or a vegetable pasta.  Once the pasta and the squashes are cooked to your liking, make up a plate by either first putting down the pasta and topping with squash or, put the squash on the side.

Since we had a ripe tomato in the garden, we chopped it up and added it to the squash at the last minute.  You can skip this step or add more, whatever tickles your fancy.  This dish is also good with sprinkle or shaved Parmesan cheese.  The whole meal takes about 15 minutes to cook, and depending on the pasta you use, is only about 300 calories.  Serves 2.  Enjoy!

My Office is Infested

Sitting here at my desk, I thought I heard a weed-whacker outside.  It is definately coming from the ceiling tiles above my head.  Occasionally, I will hear a bug hitting something up there while it buzzes around.  I have looked all around and have yet to see this buzzing creature(s) that is sure to have a massive stinger. It sounds as though there may be more than one.  Possibly an army?  I'm calling the maintenance man...

Is it Monday?

Today I woke up late... had absolutely NO time to get ready.  I will be needing all 4 cups of coffee this morning.  It still feels like Monday.  Ughhhhh, shoot me now.

On a positive note:  Someone brought in donuts (I had a glazed, shhh don't tell the diet police).  Then, not 10 minutes later, someone else brought in donuts.  Today may turn out alright after all. :)

Have a great day (and get yourself a donut)!