I was tagged by the fabulous Becky to share 7 random facts about myself. I always struggle with these, but in the end, I am always humored by myself and my indiosyncrasies, so I figure I may as well humor you too. Here it goes:
(1) I must make my bed everyday! I always make the bed before I shower; I guess I feel better when my room looks tidy with a bed that is made. And for the record, this drives my husband crazy.
(2) My new favorite soft drink is cherry cola zero. Normally, I am a Diet Pepsi fan, but I really like the taste of this soda.
(3) I have a serious addiction to magazines and I mean serious. I could honestly buy a new magazine every day and justify it and be totally happy. But, I don't. The following are the magazines I currently subscribe to: Martha Stewart Living, Domino, Country Home, Country Living, BHG Scrapbooks, etc., Creating Keepsakes, Simple Scrapbooks, Wondertime and Hallmark. I also love to go to Barnes and Noble and check out Living Etc., and Ideal Home (British publications) and I do my best to just look and not buy.
(4) At this time of year, I love Whoppers Robin Eggs candies. I don't like Whoppers, but I love this seasonal candy.
(5) My first job in high school was a sales associate at the GAP. These were some of the best years of my life. I worked with such great people and had so much fun working there. It was a fabulous first job!
(6) I am so happy to love a new tv show, Lipstick Jungle. I love the storyline of three highly successful women that remain great friends and I adore the clothes they wear...amazing style.
(7) When I finish a book, I go through a period of mourning in which I am really sad to have to say goodbye to the friends I have made. It seems as though, I need to give myself a few days before I can begin a new book and embrace new characters. Anyone else like that?
Okay, so now you know some strange facts about me. Moving on, today was Sean's last day of school before Easter break. I sent in goodies for the teachers similar to last year's gifts.
I can totally relate to points 1, 6 & 7! I am exactly like that too! :) It's nice to know someone else likes Lipstick Jungle. I'm so addicted to it! Have a nice day and Happy Easter....
Posted by: Bernie | March 18, 2008 at 01:28 PM
ok - i TOO JUST LOVE LIPSTICK JUNGLE!!!! It is one of my favorite shows! I tivo it but still have to watch it right after i get the children in bed.....so what do you think happens next week?
MAN YOU ARE OBSESSED WITH MAGAZINES...what is worng with ya? ;-p
i love the easter treats...i can't find that punch anywhere!
Patricia
Posted by: Patricia Truel | March 18, 2008 at 01:36 PM
I am sure the teachers wil love these, they are so cute. As for the bed making I am the same, I make it as soon as I get out of bed.
Posted by: Leonie - Australia | March 18, 2008 at 01:42 PM
Such cute Easter gifts!! I can totally relate to #7...I thought I was a freak...it's nice to know I'm not alone, lol. :o)
Posted by: wendy sue | March 18, 2008 at 03:18 PM
I HAVE to make my bed every morning, too. It drives my husband nuts, too! Hee hee! Love those interesting facts about you and I LOVE those sweet goodies for the teachers. So sweet, beautiful and kind - just like YOU! ;) Hugs my friend!
Posted by: kristina | March 18, 2008 at 03:53 PM
i'm totally with you on the bed making thing, and lipstick jungle is awesome, i've been addicted! such cute little teacher gifts....you're so good =)
Posted by: peg | March 18, 2008 at 05:35 PM
Oh, I feel the same way about books!! While i'm in the middle of one, I find myself thinking, "I wonder how so-and-so is today"! Nuts!!
Posted by: Piper Wise | March 18, 2008 at 09:45 PM
You are the best mum. The teachers must LOVE you.
I wasn't going to do anything for the teachers this holiday.
But you've inspired me to do something :) SO thanks!
Oh, I'm obsessed with magazines too.. And my mum has the same obsession, so she is always dropping off her stash. Sometimes I have over 20 magazines to look through... and I don't mind at all :)
Posted by: kat | March 19, 2008 at 04:49 AM
Now I know why I love visiting your blog - you are just like me... well sort of - you are the ideal me. I enjoy the new show Libstick Jungle - and the book thing... I had to laugh out loud at work (its so quiet in here) I do the same thing. I usually allow myself a full week and during that week I imagine their lives going on and what would happen if... then I get over it and allow myself to move on to a new book. Absolutely love magazines! Even the smell of them. Is that weird?
Posted by: Janie | March 19, 2008 at 06:21 AM
i have a magazine problem, too. i currently get domino, martha stewart living (sniff sniff, since blueprint is no longer in print), real simple, better homes and gardens, the better homes and gardens decorating special issues (4x a year, i think?), cottage living, real simple, and bhg scrapbooks etc. my grandma gets country home and country living, so i read those at her house. =) i've been meaning to check out wondertime, and since you love it, i think that may have pushed me over the edge. =)
Posted by: lisa truesdell | March 19, 2008 at 07:24 AM
I'm with you on the book thing. I think it's even worse if the books are part of an ongoing series because you have to wait so long for the next one to come out; or if you've started the series after several have been published you just rush through reading them one after the other. Hope you and your family have a happy Easter and they bunny brings fun goodies for the boys.
Posted by: Alison | March 19, 2008 at 07:33 AM
You are SO good to your teachers!! So sweet!
Posted by: Joanna | March 19, 2008 at 08:11 AM
I love Lipstick Jungle. I wasn't sure about it after the first episode but I kept watching and now I love it.
I am exactly like you with books. I have told my husband that I go through a "mourning" period when I'm done with a book. I can't start another, either, for a few days after I get done with one.
I have always liked your simple style and am glad I was able to find your blog!
Posted by: Shannon | March 19, 2008 at 08:34 AM
I wish that I had that bed-making quirk. It really does pull things together... and stop you from crawling back in during the day. : )
Sweet baskets! I've been having fun pulling Baby Clare's first basket together.
Posted by: Jacinda | March 19, 2008 at 08:40 AM
loved reading your list m! i totally relate to the bed making and magazine lovin'! and now i must try cherry cola zero, because i'm normally a diet pepsi fan too! thanks for doing the list!
Posted by: becky | March 19, 2008 at 09:32 AM
You know I adore that bunny stamp! Never did find one. Oh well. Love the sweet teacher gifts.
Loved reading your list too :)
Man there are a lot of comments!
Posted by: Maureen | March 19, 2008 at 11:10 AM
we are alike on the magazine subject! I can't stop collecting them. My husband doesn't understand why...
Thanks so much for the mosaic. It's a great one and nice to see one of my photos there!
Xoxo,
Posted by: Zee | March 19, 2008 at 11:30 AM
these teachers are sure going to miss you next year.. you've totally spoiled them! LOL LOL
these are just SOOO darling. and i dont use that word often.. so that really means they are super cute. LOL
Posted by: jamie | March 20, 2008 at 05:28 PM
so can relate to the magazines (they get pricey if you dont subscribe thought) & the book thing. maybe thats why i hang onto them for a while. love the easter thing. too cute
Posted by: mariam | March 20, 2008 at 07:09 PM
Ditto on the magazine problem, the bed making and the end-of-book mourning. That's why I always look for LONG books...300 pages or more...I have a really hard time with short stories (what happens next?). Love the teacher gifts. I bet the teachers are psyched when they see one of your guys on their roster!!!!
Posted by: Vicki | March 21, 2008 at 07:26 AM
I read the book Lipstick Jungle but haven't seen the show yet. But it does sound like a good one.
Posted by: Felicia | March 22, 2008 at 04:21 AM