Happy 100th post to me! I can't believe my year anniversary of the blog and 100th post fell so close together. Thanks for everyone that has stuck with me over the past year and hundred posts! I was recently, ok not so recently but I finally got around to doing this, given the Liebster award so I chose to use my 100th post to get this going...
Thanks to A Matchy Matchy Midlife, for nominating me for the Liebster award! For those of you who don't know, the Liebster Award is designed for bloggers with a small number of followers to gain some attention and to share some blog love with other bloggers! There is no competition, but I get a fab button and to answer some questions and then pass it on. Here goes...
1.) What did you want to be when you grew up and how/why/did that vision change when you did? I'm pretty sure I went from astronaut, to pediatrition, to physical therapist, to teacher, to librarian, to....I'm still not sure what I want to do when I grow up!!
2.) If you could only follow one blog (not your own) which would it be and why? It doesn't have to be a fashion blog, fyi. Wow...that is a toughie. Probably Kendi Everyday because I love her fashion sense and humor.
3.) What is the most expensive thing you ever bought as an indulgence for yourself, and what is the story behind it? This is so sad, but the most expensive thing I've purchased for myself is my Coach purse. And it was from the outlet store. No real story behind it other than I wanted one and my friend and I went crazy in the store... I think my friend bought two or three bags that day!
4.) Which word or phrase do you most overuse? Really? Actually, I'm not sure what I overuse....
5.) How do you relax? Watching TV, reading, or walking around a store. Something about shopping makes me so happy. I feel like that's a pretty strange answer, but true. The mall is my happy place!!
6.) What single thing would improve the quality of your life (and don't say money)? A personal trainer. I'd love to be in awesome shape but need someone to kick my butt!
7.) What do you consider your greatest achievement (and children do not count here if you have them)? Beware, this is going to be super schmaltzy, but probably a couple of my former students. One of my little darlings that I had in 4th grade is now a junior in high school. She still visits with me and I'm very proud of how awesome she is.
8.) What is your biggest regret? I don't know how much I regret this because I wouldn't have made some of the best friends ever, but I ALMOST took a job in Texas right after graduation but wimped out at the last minute. Sometimes I wonder how my life would have turned out if I went.
9.) Tell me something people would be surprised to know about you. I have no clue. I'm double jointed? I love any movie that has singing and dancing, even if it is terrible? I am scared to death of Kevin Bacon? Take your pick.
10.) Does your blog accurately reflect all of you, a part of you, or is your blog persona completely different from the "real" you? Details please. I try so hard to make this blog the real me. I may gloss over some details, but for the most part what you read is what you get.
11.) The Book or The Movie? Book. Would a librarian say anything different?!
Next I have to tell you 11 things about myself (is there anything that people don't know about me?)
1. I originally went to college to become a physical therapist but changed schools and majors my sophmore year.
2. My favorite animal is a gorilla thanks to Mrs. Cromwell's animal project in 2nd grade.
3. I've been friends with one of my best friends since we were in Kindergarten. (27 years now...EEP!)
4. I have an unhealthy love for teen shows...especially ABC Family shows- Switched at Birth, Lying Game, Bunheads...
5. I love vintage inspired clothes.
6. While I enjoy putting together clothes, I suck at decorating my house. Thank goodness I have Joi to help me out!
7. My favorite singers include James Morrison, Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, and Gavin DeGraw. But I also love Elton John and Billy Joel as well as the oldies and pop music.
8. I can't remember dates and other important history events, but I can quote movies and tv shows like no one's business!
9. If it were possible, I'd probably live on bread, potatoes, and cake.
10. My bucket list includes a trip to Africa.
11. My secret (okay, not so secret) dream is to be Kathleen Kelly from You've Got Mail.
Last I get to choose some lovely ladies to pass this award to, so here are some beautiful, funny, smart gals that I am lucky enough to call friends and their blogs that I think you should check out!
Lauren-912 ELM Tree
Amy-Strivingtobeabetterme
Sarah-The Cynical Mom
Sarah-Best Decade Ever
Ladies I've tagged, you are to answer the questions I answered above, tell your readers 11 things about yourself, and then tag some people!