It's award season
Happy Monday all! Are you relaxed and rested from the weekend? Or are you ready for this week to be over already? Lucky for me, this Monday started out wonderfully as lovely Sara at Simply Sara Grace threw me a bone during award season and deemed my blog worthy of Liebster Award. Thanks very much Sara!
Eleven Facts About Me (That I'm Not So Proud Of):
1... My DVD collection includes Exit Wounds starring DMX and Resident Evil 2.
2... The only cups I own right now are wine glasses. Do you really need any other kind?
3... I'm scared of visiting the dentist. The drilling sound alone makes me break out in a cold sweat.
4... Despite the fact that I'm Chinese, I like almost every other Asian cuisine better than Chinese food.
5... I just threw away my Blockbuster rental card a week ago.
6... I haven't been doing a good job of keeping my blogging resolutions. Exclamation points and 'love' abound!
7... I rarely change my earrings. Is that weird? I'm so prone to losing jewelry that if I change them out often, I'll lose earring backs.
8... The only blanket that I own right now (besides the comforter on my bed) is a snuggie. So classy.
9... I've had to consciously focus on not taking as many pictures of food on my Instagram.
10... Even though it's currently over 70 degrees outside right now, I still have the heat on. : /
11... I don't think there's any more denying that I have a caffeine addiction that can only be satiated by lots of coffee. And not any kind of coffee. Fancy lattes with almond milk.
And as if I really need to make these Q & A sections funkier, let's make these questions applicable only to the current week. Enjoy!
Who inspires you the most? Conner and Cayden Long, Sports Illustrated Kids Sportskids of the Year, are who I'm inspired by this week. Watch the video and I challenge you not to tear up. Even LeBron did...
What is your dream career? My pie in the sky dream job this week would be to be a singer. How awesome would it be to be able to belt out tunes that can make people stand up in applause and weep unabashedly with only your voice? I'm one of those not-so-secret car karaoke divas. Thank goodness it's pretty much relegated to the car only.
If you could be any famous figure for a day, who would you be and why? I'd be curious as to the daily life of a Supreme Court justice, even the not so glamorous parts of her day such as picking out her outfit or who she tries to avoid at work.
Where is your favorite place on earth? Anywhere that friends and family are. But besides that, any place that I can ski. After watching the Winter X Games last night, I really want to go to a remote mountain and ski the day away.
Milkshake or cupcake? Milkshakes are the gods' nectar to my dad. We were brought up revering the vanilla McDonald's milkshake and subsequently, everything after that has tasted that much better. I'd love a Guinness Milkshake right now actually.
What is your favorite quote?
Who is your favorite band? I've been playing I Knew You Were Trouble by Walk Off the Earth on repeat. This version, IMO, is better than the Taylor Swift original.
Who is your favorite author? I'm currently working through Rotters by Daniel Kraus. It started with a little more YA angst and drama than I'm prone to enjoy but the story is growing on me. It has tinges of The Monstrumologist, if you've read that. Those with weak stomachs need not apply.
What made you create your blog? To amuse y'all (get the blog title?)! And with that, here are some ponies wearing cardigans.
What is number one on your bucket list? Can one have a weekly bucket list? If so, on the bucket list this week is to throw a Super Bowl party. More details later but I hope to be able to incorporate some healthy and vegetarian party foods. Any recommendations?
What is your guilty pleasure? Today, I almost ate an entire container of Noosa by myself. If you guys haven't tried this stuff, you have to go out and get some. It tastes too good to be yoghurt, really, it's more like a dessert to me. Nom.
Eleven Facts About Me (That I'm Not So Proud Of):
1... My DVD collection includes Exit Wounds starring DMX and Resident Evil 2.
2... The only cups I own right now are wine glasses. Do you really need any other kind?
3... I'm scared of visiting the dentist. The drilling sound alone makes me break out in a cold sweat.
4... Despite the fact that I'm Chinese, I like almost every other Asian cuisine better than Chinese food.
5... I just threw away my Blockbuster rental card a week ago.
6... I haven't been doing a good job of keeping my blogging resolutions. Exclamation points and 'love' abound!
7... I rarely change my earrings. Is that weird? I'm so prone to losing jewelry that if I change them out often, I'll lose earring backs.
8... The only blanket that I own right now (besides the comforter on my bed) is a snuggie. So classy.
9... I've had to consciously focus on not taking as many pictures of food on my Instagram.
10... Even though it's currently over 70 degrees outside right now, I still have the heat on. : /
11... I don't think there's any more denying that I have a caffeine addiction that can only be satiated by lots of coffee. And not any kind of coffee. Fancy lattes with almond milk.
And as if I really need to make these Q & A sections funkier, let's make these questions applicable only to the current week. Enjoy!
Who inspires you the most? Conner and Cayden Long, Sports Illustrated Kids Sportskids of the Year, are who I'm inspired by this week. Watch the video and I challenge you not to tear up. Even LeBron did...
What is your dream career? My pie in the sky dream job this week would be to be a singer. How awesome would it be to be able to belt out tunes that can make people stand up in applause and weep unabashedly with only your voice? I'm one of those not-so-secret car karaoke divas. Thank goodness it's pretty much relegated to the car only.
If you could be any famous figure for a day, who would you be and why? I'd be curious as to the daily life of a Supreme Court justice, even the not so glamorous parts of her day such as picking out her outfit or who she tries to avoid at work.
Where is your favorite place on earth? Anywhere that friends and family are. But besides that, any place that I can ski. After watching the Winter X Games last night, I really want to go to a remote mountain and ski the day away.
Milkshake or cupcake? Milkshakes are the gods' nectar to my dad. We were brought up revering the vanilla McDonald's milkshake and subsequently, everything after that has tasted that much better. I'd love a Guinness Milkshake right now actually.
What is your favorite quote?
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Who is your favorite band? I've been playing I Knew You Were Trouble by Walk Off the Earth on repeat. This version, IMO, is better than the Taylor Swift original.
Who is your favorite author? I'm currently working through Rotters by Daniel Kraus. It started with a little more YA angst and drama than I'm prone to enjoy but the story is growing on me. It has tinges of The Monstrumologist, if you've read that. Those with weak stomachs need not apply.
What made you create your blog? To amuse y'all (get the blog title?)! And with that, here are some ponies wearing cardigans.
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What is number one on your bucket list? Can one have a weekly bucket list? If so, on the bucket list this week is to throw a Super Bowl party. More details later but I hope to be able to incorporate some healthy and vegetarian party foods. Any recommendations?
What is your guilty pleasure? Today, I almost ate an entire container of Noosa by myself. If you guys haven't tried this stuff, you have to go out and get some. It tastes too good to be yoghurt, really, it's more like a dessert to me. Nom.
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Thank you very much for sharing these tid bits about yourself, and congratulations on the award [wink]; These are always fun. Funny you should mention the dentist, I've got an appointment in the morning along with my 3yo daughter - her first time! Wish us luck.
ReplyDeleteFun read! Never had a guinness milkshake...sounds sinful haha
ReplyDeleteQuite a post rooth! Perhaps that blond lead singer got her start as a car karaoke diva. But really, you could make people smile without making it a career. Belt it out!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm the "keep you safe" type at heart, but I think with the right inspiration I could also keep someone wild. lol
I bought a new brand of cookie--I think it's called WuKnew...it's supposed to be a healthy alternative to regular cookies. I haven't looked at the label, but I suspect the healthy benefits are reduced if I eat 10 of them. :)
I rarely change my earrings either, and they aren't simple little studs so that means I'm wearing the same look on girls' night out as I am at the gym! And they tend to be a little more on the blingy side but I feel like I rock it. Haha.
ReplyDeleteI love your answer to who you'd like to be for a day! Because famous people are just people too!
Congrats! I'd have to say that given the choice between cupcakes and milkshakes, I'll have to go with cupcakes because they can be enjoyed in the winter or summer. The weather can get too cold for milkshakes!
ReplyDeleteI always wear the same pair of earrings to work, even though I buy new ones all the time. And I LOVE my snuggie. I won mine a few years ago, at a Christmas White Elephant - I was horrified that I "won" a hot pink one, that can probably be seen from a mile away, but on cold nights or evenings in front of the TV, there. is. nothing. better.
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Unbelievably, we still have a blockbuster in our neighbourhood, and it's still renting films. The B has fallen off so it's more of a lock buster, but I think it must have been forgotten about because it's in a sorry state and absolutely filthy inside. They up to date on the new releases though... it's all very strange.
ReplyDeleteAnd what is a Guinness milkshake?!?! Yum.
Ha, ha I threw my Blockbuster card into the trash a while back. Are there still any stores left? And don't get me started on dentists, I once got up and walked right out after they told me they needed to drill. But I was only 14 back then ;) I wish I could sing too but I can't carry a tune...Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI've never tried Noosa, and am dying to now!
ReplyDeleteLove reading all these stuff, Rooth! Your factoids are always entertaining:)
Is it bad that I've never even HEARD of noosa? It looks awesome though! Also awesome? All your interesting facts! I'd totally be a Supreme Court Justice to for a day. xo
ReplyDeleteI'm cracking up at your Blockbuster card. I still have mind and sometimes I even use it!
ReplyDeleteI have never even heard of Noosa (please don't tell me it's a Texas thing bc then I'll truly be ashamed). Ponies wearing cardigans just made my day.
Omg I literally found mine this morning in my car!!!!!! I need to Instagram it
ReplyDeletePonies wearing sweaters???!! Yes!!
ReplyDeleteThat quote is seriously incredible. I've never seen it before.
So will we be seeing you on American Idol?
I still have my Blockbuster card!!! hilarious.
I feel like we all have embarrassing movies in our collection. Mine is totally Cabin Fever. I bought it back when I was dating my ex Josh. I wanted to get a romantic comedy and he thought Cabin Fever sounded good and since I like horror I figured I'd give it a shot.
ReplyDeleteWorst. Movie. Ever. It's so bad. I recently talked Izzy into watching it and I thought maybe I'd made up how bad it was.
Nope. Izzy agrees. Worst. Movie. Ever.
#7 is true for me, as well.
ReplyDelete#9, well, it's so so good to hear I'm not the only one!
I always love hearing the details that come up in these types of posts! ;)
Oh Ruth, your responses are so funny! Now I have a clearer image of you in my idea and can just imagine you eating noosa in your snuggie and drinking out of your wine glass.
ReplyDeleteEverything is fancier in wine glasses so you should never get other glasses. I actually think you should take it with you to get coffee and insist they make your latte in a wine glass.
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be 55 here today. Time to turn the heat off ;)
Could you even stand those ponies in sweaters? Oh my word! I spent ENTIRELY too much time scrolling through the photos . . .
ReplyDeletei love these because they are so good at pulling the most random information which actually gives you such a good sense of a person. i love that your only other blanket is a snuggie :) that noosa looks yummy-a. where do you get that?
ReplyDeleteOh, these are so fun... Let's see... I am with you on #'s 1, 3, 6, 9! I've never had a latte with almond milk. I've also never had a milkshake from McDonald's. Or Shake Shack. And I need to try that Noosa. Oh my goodness. I'm so behind!
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