11 Things

My BEST Friend, Angela, tagged me in a blog post and it was a survey. I used to do these on Myspace ALL the time, and I loved it...so here it goes!

Here are the rules:
1. Post these rules
2. You must post 11 random things about yourself.
3. Answer the questions set for you in their post.
4. Create 11 new questions for the people you tag to answer.
5. Go to their blog and tell them that you’ve tagged them.
6. No stuff in the tagging section about you are tagged if you are reading this. You legitimately have to tag 11 people.

11 Randoms About Me

1. I still have a baby tooth. I have braces to make room for a dental implant. yup. I am quirky...or as my dentist and family like to tell me "genetically mutated." it's a weird genetic thing ;)

2. I am VERY open minded about everything. I have my opinions, beliefs, etc, but i don't push anything on anyone. just don't judge me or try to change me or make me feel bad for being different from you and we'll get along just fine.

3. It is incredibly difficult to gain my trust back if you betray it. I have trust issues with new people mostly because a lot of people have let me down in one way or another. I'm really shy around new people, but give me a while to warm up to you and be patient and i'll become more outgoing and comfortable with you.

4. I am the oldest in my family and am protective of my two younger brothers...although i think Brandon does more of the protecting and i let him because he is the oldest boy and I know that he would take down anyone who messed with me or adam lol:)

5. I am a little obsessive compulsive. I clean and organize like crazy sometimes and there is no stopping me.

6. I am happy with simple. yes i like to indulge and pamper myself every now and then, but for the most part, i'm happier not spending money and just being happy with the little things in life

7. according to friends and family, i have the best facial expressions. you can tell me something and you can tell what i think about it just by the face i make. sometimes i don't know i make these faces...so don't be offended if i make a face at you. chances are i don't even know I am doing it. lol

8. to me, the best feeling is the feeling after a much needed cry. i get so overwhelmed with things that i just need to let it all out and let's me honest, crying is sometimes one of the only ways to really let it out or express it when you don't exactly know how is crying.

9. the year 2007 was and still is the worst year of my life. i lost 2 grandparents. one from each side. I am terrified of losing people i love. it's so hard no matter how many times it happens.

10. this may sound silly, but i've had children's names chosen since high school. my first boy will be named David Ryan and my first daughter will be named Lucy Renee. now to find the man who will actually let me convince him of that! ;) lol i just love those names!

11.my favorite piece of jewelry is my purity ring. it's a symbol of my love for God, my future husband and future children that I will remain pure until my wedding day. it's so special to me. words can't truly express it.

Angela's 11 Questions for Me

1. What is one of your favorite quotes?

Oh the Places you'll go, by Dr. Seuss....ok it's a story, but this man was a genius and this story comes back and "speaks" to me whenever I go through things in my life that I don't think I will get through. Here it is...just because I love it so much!!

Congratulations!

Today is your day.

You're off to Great Places!

You're off and away!

You have brains in your head.

You have feet in your shoes

You can steer yourself

any direction you choose.

You're on your own. And you know what you know.

And YOU are the guy who'll decide where to go.

You'll look up and down streets. Look 'em over with care.

About some you will say, "I don't choose to go there."

With your head full of brains and your shoes full of feet,

you're too smart to go down any not-so-good street.

And you may not find any

you'll want to go down.

In that case, of course,

you'll head straight out of town.

It's opener there

in the wide open air.

Out there things can happen

and frequently do

to people as brainy

and footsy as you.

And when things start to happen,

don't worry. Don't stew.

Just go right along.

You'll start happening too.

OH!

THE PLACES YOU'LL GO!

You'll be on your way up!

You'll be seeing great sights!

You'll join the high fliers

who soar to high heights.

You won't lag behind, because you'll have the speed.

You'll pass the whole gang and you'll soon take the lead.

Wherever you fly, you'll be the best of the best.

Wherever you go, you will top all the rest.

Except when you don't

Because, sometimes, you won't.

I'm sorry to say so

but, sadly, it's true

and Hang-ups

can happen to you.

You can get all hung up

in a prickle-ly perch.

And your gang will fly on.

You'll be left in a Lurch.

You'll come down from the Lurch

with an unpleasant bump.

And the chances are, then,

that you'll be in a Slump.

And when you're in a Slump,

you're not in for much fun.

Un-slumping yourself

is not easily done.

You will come to a place where the streets are not marked.

Some windows are lighted. But mostly they're darked.

A place you could sprain both your elbow and chin!

Do you dare to stay out? Do you dare to go in?

How much can you lose? How much can you win?

And IF you go in, should you turn left or right...

or right-and-three-quarters? Or, maybe, not quite?

Or go around back and sneak in from behind?

Simple it's not, I'm afraid you will find,

for a mind-maker-upper to make up his mind.

You can get so confused

that you'll start in to race

down long wiggled roads at a break-necking pace

and grind on for miles across weirdish wild space,

headed, I fear, toward a most useless place.

The Waiting Place...

...for people just waiting.

Waiting for a train to go

or a bus to come, or a plane to go

or the mail to come, or the rain to go

or the phone to ring, or the snow to snow

or waiting around for a Yes or a No

or waiting for their hair to grow.

Everyone is just waiting.

Waiting for the fish to bite

or waiting for wind to fly a kite

or waiting around for Friday night

or waiting, perhaps, for their Uncle Jake

or a pot to boil, or a Better Break

or a string of pearls, or a pair of pants

or a wig with curls, or Another Chance.

Everyone is just waiting.

NO!

That's not for you!

Somehow you'll escape

all that waiting and staying.

You'll find the bright places

where Boom Bands are playing.

With banner flip-flapping,

once more you'll ride high!

Ready for anything under the sky.

Ready because you're that kind of a guy!

Oh, the places you'll go! There is fun to be done!

There are points to be scored. there are games to be won.

And the magical things you can do with that ball

will make you the winning-est winner of all.

Fame! You'll be famous as famous can be,

with the whole wide world watching you win on TV.

Except when they don't.

Because, sometimes, they won't.

I'm afraid that some times

you'll play lonely games too.

Games you can't win

'cause you'll play against you.

All Alone!

Whether you like it or not,

Alone will be something

you'll be quite a lot.

And when you're alone, there's a very good chance

you'll meet things that scare you right out of your pants.

There are some, down the road between hither and yon,

that can scare you so much you won't want to go on.

But on you will go

though the weather be foul

On you will go

though your enemies prowl

On you will go

though the Hakken-Kraks howl

Onward up many

a frightening creek,

though your arms may get sore

and your sneakers may leak.

On and on you will hike

and I know you'll hike far

and face up to your problems

whatever they are.

You'll get mixed up, of course,

as you already know.

You'll get mixed up

with many strange birds as you go.

So be sure when you step.

Step with care and great tact

and remember that Life's

a Great Balancing Act.

Just never forget to be dexterous and deft.

And never mix up your right foot with your left.

And will you succeed?

Yes! You will, indeed!

(98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed.)

KID, YOU'LL MOVE MOUNTAINS!

So...

be your name Buxbaum or Bixby or Bray

or Mordecai Ali Van Allen O'Shea,

you're off to Great Places!

Today is your day!

Your mountain is waiting.

So...get on your way!

2. Your guilty pleasure? reality tv, especially tattoo shows. I find the "drama" fascinating. it's so not real, but it's hilarious and it makes me look like i have my life in order...when in reality, my life is completely wacky!

3. What is your favorite outfit to wear? I love the simple blue jeans, white tshirt. it's classic.

4. Have you tried or are planning to do an idea you learned via Pinterest? If you tried something, were you pleased with the results? I have tried a couple of recipes and I love them. I really want to try some crafts soon.

5. Have you been out of the country before? Yes! we went to Italy when I was 8 and I want to go back so badly and see my family who still live there. I have also been to Mexico, Germany, and Canada.

6. What three items are most valuable to you? Why? my purity ring-it's a symbol of a vow i made to God to remain pure until my wedding day as well as to my future husband and children. it's just simple but meaningful and beautiful to me. A picture of my grandmother who passed away in 2007-she was so special to me i love looking at it and remembering her for who she was and how amazing she was to me. books in general-i can't pick just one book,but i love the books i have read and the knowledge and places they give me and take me to. :)

7. How do you deal with stress? listen to music, exercise. sometimes i need a good cry. the feeling afterwards is wonderful :)

8. What kind of exercise do you enjoy? swimming, weight lifting, walking, pilates, yoga, zumba.

9. Who inspires you? Why? my grandmother did/does-she came from Italy to give herself and her family a better life and shared so many stories about her childhood with us. I am so fortunate to have known her so well and have learned so much about life.

10. Do you have any specific goals for this year? If so, how do you feel that you're doing in accomplishing them? I would like to get a job as a full time teacher.. I think I have my foot in the door pretty well around town and surrounding areas thanks to subbing. I also want to get my Masters'....i probably won't finish this year, but i will be well into it by the end of summer term! :)

11. What do you like to do in your free time? reading is my absolute favorite. i also like to cook, bake, do crafts, listen to music.