The *Blog*mopolitan Quiz with TwoThirdsHazel

I have been MIA from blogging...so I thought fun stuff like doing some link-ups would get me back in the game! 

** of course if you look back, you'll see that I'm slowly catching up with the blog...think I'm up to July and all the draft posts I started and never hit publish for...sheesh! **


so one of the girls I follow on Twitter, Erin of Two Thirds Hazel, put this cute little quiz on her blog that is a flashback to my days of reading Cosmo!

here are my answers! 

you can find the quiz here, if you want to fill out your own!

what? another Vlog?

so this morning i headed back to Kym's to see who else had linked up with us...and i got a chance to watch some of the other videos, and i realized, i didn't really fit the natural, no makeup, part of the challenge.  i also just felt like practicing my vlogging skills, so here, for your viewing pleasure is another video blog...this one is just about what i do on my days off...enjoy!

it's okay...

i have never done one of these before...but it seemed like a good day to start...so i am linking up with Amber for "It's Okay Thursdays"




it's okay...

to take a sick day


to have lunch for breakfast and breakfast for lunch


to watch an entire tv series on netflix and be mad when its done


to be more excited for snow days as an adult


to expect my cats to answer when I ask them questions


to still be in school at 31


to love wearing sweats and slippers more than dresses and heels


 to dream about being a full time artist

20 things with Travel-Babbles

I love a good list.


Usually I like ones that I can cross stuff off of...but it's also nice to make ones that make me think of funny and interesting things about myself :p


So you can thank the lovely Kym over at Travel-Babbles for this list :)


20 things you *should* know about me...

1.  I spend almost every day with a pencil stuck in my hair.

2.  I will go to the grocery store if the only thing I need is a jar of pickles.

3.  I am horribly addicted to watching entire series of shows on Netflix. 

4.  I have an obsession with glitter. 

5.  I would have at least 5 careers that I would have enough time to do well, all at once if it was possible.

6.  I take pictures of my cats every day.  Because they are adorable.

7.  I used to be one of those "can't stand the smell" of coffee people.  Now I can't get through the day without it.

8.  I love purple, but the color that is in my closet the most is blue.

9.  Every year on my Birthday, I take all the gift cards I got for Christmas and take myself shopping.

10.  If I buy something online, I check the tracking info the minute I get it...even though I know it won't say anything yet.

11.  I wear my glasses on days I want to feel smarter.

12.  Even though I know you aren't supposed to...I pull out any gray hairs I find.

13.  I would rather eat small snacks or appetizers then normal meals.

14. I teach art and LOVE it.

15. If money wasn't an object, I'd always be attending school- I would LOVE to get a masters in Illustration :)

16.  I could survive on soup and pizza alone.

17.  I can not sleep with socks on.

18.  I would prefer to be somewhere cold and snowy most of the time.

19.  I call my parents at least 5 times a week :) 

20.  I leave my Christmas tree up until my birthday- at least- every year.

10 days of ME :) : 1 picture

day 10 of 10...of all about me...1 picture :)


1. this picture was taken in May of 2004...right after I graduated from college...I always thought it was a pretty good representation of myself...silly :)  I know that I don't always follow my own advice...but life should be fun...and even though work and life in general tend to get in the way...I hope I can still take pictures like this of myself when I'm 90 :)

*disclaimer* I think this might be the first time I ever wore a cowboy hat...being from NJ, and not ever being exposed to country music until I went to school in VA...but, it was not the last time I've worn one :)

10 days of ME :) : 2 songs

day 9 of 10...of all about me...2 songs

as someone who grew up in a home with my parents...choosing just two songs is pretty much impossible..so I am choosing two songs that are inspiring to me right now

2. Don't Stop Beliving by Journey

print by No. 9 Images

1.  Here Comes the Sun by the Beatles

 print by The Tie Dye Jedi

I'm at somewhat of a career crossroads...even though I am 100% certain of what I want to do...a little inspirational music to dance around the kitchen to never hurt!

10 days of ME :) : 3 films

day 8 of 10...of all about me...3 films

3.  Dirty Dancing...it's one of those movies I'll watch every single time it's on TV...even though I own the DVD...I even visited the place where the movie was shot in Virginia- it's only a short drive from Virginia Tech...it's a movie I saw at a friend's birthday party when I was younger, and I guess it just reminds me of that time...plus, I am a terrible dancer...and I think I always wanted to pretend that I could be like that...dancing around in front of all those people...ha, and maybe that someone could pick me up over their head effortlessly ;)

2.  Anchor Man...I love Will Ferrell...he just makes me laugh...goofy, ridiculous, laughter...this movie just has so many quotable lines...and B and I love to watch it over and over...he even dressed up as Ron Burgandy co-host, Brian Fantana (his celebrity doppelganger - Paul Rudd) for Halloween!  have to admit...he looked pretty funny with a mustache and 70's sideburns ;)

 

1.  It's a Wonderful Life...I have written about this movie before...it is our Christmas Eve tradition, and one of my very favorite movies...I know it's old, and very long...but I just love Jimmy Stewart, and his selfless ways...and the way their friends and family rallied around them in their time of need...the way it should be...people who do good things should have good things happen to them!

10 days of ME :) : 4 books

day 7 of 10...of all about me...4 books

gosh...this is going to make me realize how few books I have read lately...but honestly, my favorite books have always been children's books...so maybe a few of them might make it in there ;)

4.  Shel Silverstien's books of poems were some of my favorites as a kid...and I still love them now...they are so kooky...and I don't think I really understood just how odd they were until I was older...but nonetheless, I still have them all, Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up, and can't wait to read the new one Everything On It :)

I love that he not only wrote these crazy, rhyming tales...but created illustrations to bring those words to life :)


3. Where the Wild Things Are...by Maurice Sendak...another favorite, another classic...what kid wouldn't want to travel to a magical world where they could be king of all the animals!?

2. The Cat Who Wore a Pot on Her Head...I honestly don't remember much about this book, but it is a vivid memory I have from growing up...my Mom definitely borrowed it from the library more than once for me...I think I'll have to try and track it down so I can read it again :)

1.  Dr Seuss...it's no secret that it's my absolute favorite, first inspiration, and go-to set of stories...I'd love to have the whole collection one day...the colorful pictures and words just warm my heart :)  I can't even think of choosing a favorite...but one that I always loved, was the story of the Sneetches...I love that there is always a life lesson hiding cleverly inside each happy story

guess, in case this list or anything else hasn't clued you in, that I am definitely a kid at heart...am, was and always will be :)

10 days of ME :) : 5 foods

day 6 of 10...of all about me...5 foods


5.  PIZZA!  hands down, the food I could eat all day everyday...there is a favorite, as I'm sure, if you've read other posts on my blog...the pizza from my hometown, Alfonsos, is by far my absolute favorite...I've found several substitutes that are okay...but nothing is quite as good...and I'm sure nothing ever will be ;)

4.  pickles...what do I even say about this...I usually have to restrain myself from eating an entire jar at a time...I'd love to learn how to make my own...I'd save a lot of money :)

3.  lasagna...our family Christmas Eve dinner tradition...and something that I take great pride in making...whether it's the traditional kind...or with a chicken spinach alfredo spin...or even zucchini lasagna with no noodles...I'll take it!

2.  appetizers...I know that is kind of vague...but I could survive solely on appetizers...finger foods, the kinds of snacky foods we'd make for New Years Eve, Superbowl Sunday and any BBQ growing up...veggies and dip, shrimp cocktail, bruschetta, deviled eggs, chili dip, buffalo chicken dip, mozzarella sticks...just to name a few :)

1.  dessert...can I just say dessert as a food?  I have a definite sweet tooth...so dessert of some kind is definitely a part of my every day...it might look like chocolate, or ice cream...but I always like to have a little something sweet at the end of my meal...to tell my stomach it's done ;)  usually it works...usually.

10 days of ME :) : 6 places

day 5 of 10...of all about me...6 places


6.  New Jersey...for obvious reasons...where I grew up, where I will always be from...where most of my family lives...where I always hoped to go back someday...

5.  Blacksburg, VA...my home away from home...the best four years of my life for sure...it will always be my happy place :)

4.  New York, NY...no offense to other cities...but this one is best ;)

3.  Baltimore, MD...where I have lived for 8 years...who would have guessed that?!  it has totally grown on me...between the friends I have made, and the feel of city living on a smaller scale...and living a 5 minute walk from Camden Yards isn't bad either!

2.  Warren, VT...the family ski cabin...where we have spent many winter weekends and a few in the summer...it is a place of just pure joy and happiness for me...game nights, family dinners...I could live there!

1.  Hilton Head, SC...our family vacation spot for most of my childhood and my parents retirement home...it might be a little out of the way...but seeing how happy my Mom and Dad are living there...and that makes it even more special to me :)

10 days of ME :) : 7 wants

day 4 of 10...of all about me...7 things I want

*disclaimer...these things might seem a bit...well out of reach, or material...but when it comes down to it, a lot of the things I "want" are things I dream of for my future...so even thought they might seem a bit lofty...these are things that I'd love to have someday...if finances and all the other stars align...not that I wouldn't be perfectly happy without any of these things :)

7.  an awesome backyard, with a kick-ass pool...I grew up with a pool in my backyard, so I know I'm a little spoiled...but hey, a girl can dream, right?

6.  VW Eos...once a VW girl, always a VW girl

5.  a luxurious bathroom...right now it's hard to relax in our bathroom...stark white and plastic storage drawers...not that I can complain too much...at least I have one right?  haha...

4.  a cozy fireplace...I know that I'm the only one in my family who likes to have the fire place burning...pretty much when it is just the slightest bit chilly...so this outdoor fireplace is perfect!  it's just nice to have a place outside to sit and relax...drink coffee or wine with friends :)

3.  an organized walk in closet...doesn't have to be huge...actually I'd prefer it not be so I can't fill it ;)  but having it organized so everything fits and I can see it all...being the visual person I am, having clothes hiding in drawers, I tend to forget what I have

2.  a beautiful, casual, backyard wedding...sigh, isn't it beautiful?

1.  a ski cabin...see my love of snow...see my lack of fear of skiing...see good times with family and friends :)

10 days of ME: 8 fears

day 3 of 10...of all about me...8 things I'm afraid of...


8.  bees...I am 30 years old, and have never been stung by a bee...so I am terribly afraid of them...I've gone this long without that pain...not sure how I'd handle it

7.  falling...I am SUPER clumsy...so falling is a constant fear of mine...which is why it's taken me 7 years to learn how to ski...

6.  failing...at work, ruining a recipe, just being wrong in general...don't like it...stubborn, no?

5.  chaos...as much as I'd like to think that I am spontaneous...when there isn't a plan in place...enter fear :p

4. money....I know that might sound weird...that I'm afraid of money...but it has so much power over us, and somehow so many people relate it to self-worth...I know that I could be perfectly happy without lots of money...but not having the security of having enough money...that scares me

3.  losing the use of arms or legs...I know that people who are disabled are usually really motivational, and strong...but I think I would just lose it if I couldn't run around, or continue to draw or create art...see fear of falling...I really don't want to injure myself!

2.  guns...living in downtown Baltimore city, there are always sirens and what I tell myself are 'fireworks'...while I've never really felt in danger...I am definitely always aware of where I am...and extra cautious...I am definitely a suburban girl at heart ;)

1.  losing the people I love most...it's been a tough couple of months and it's made me realize just how important it is to tell the people you love just how you feel...you never know what can happen...and I have so many people that I can not imagine my life without

10 days of ME :) : 9 loves

day 2 of 10...of all about me...9 things I love :)

I could go with the typical family and friends...but they all know how much I love them...so this list is 9 things, besides those people who are so important to me ;)  (just in case they were worried they didn't make the cut!)

9.  New York City...the City where I always thought I'd live...the lights...the people...the food...LOVE.

8.  Dr Pepper...my favorite drink hands down...

7.  black cats...we have three cats in our house..two are all black and one has cute white feet...they are our furry loves!

6.  the beach...if I'm going to be hot and sticky, I want to be at the beach...that is one place where the heat doesn't seem to bother me...I'd rather be cold on most days...but at the beach, it's all good

5.  thunderstorms...as long as I'm at home, I LOVE listening to the crash of the thunder and seeing the bolts of lightening...recently we've had a few really bad storms tear through Maryland but thankfully we haven't lost power!

4.  fine point markers...I love drawing and sketching with really fine point markers...I have a set of BIC markers...in 36 colors...that I carry with me every where

3.  glitter...this should be self explanatory if you've ever seen any of my work...I love the sparkle of glitter...and I know, I know...it gets everywhere, it never goes away...but it just makes me so happy :)

2.  snow...if it is snowing, and I can't sit somewhere and watch it fall...I'm not a happy camper...when it's winter, I want to see the ground covered in beautiful, white, fluffy goodness!  So you can imagine how much I loved the year of the many blizzards...I don't think I left my house for two weeks!

1.  CHRISTMAS!  it could be winter and the Christmas season 12 months a year and I'd be okay with that...not necessarily the day of Christmas, but just the feeling that goes with that time of year, gathering with family and friends, the decorations, the great food and drinks, the spirit of giving...

10 days of ME :) : 10 Secrets

somewhere in the magic of the Interwebs I came across this 10 day challenge...all about you...or in this case me :)  I thought it might jump start my creative writing juices...so here goes...day 1 of 10...10 secrets about me :)


10.  it's not really a 'secret'...but there are a few occasions where I have opened, and eaten an entire jar of pickles in one sitting

9. I love organizing...but I spend so much time planning the organization, I usually run out of time to actually do the organizing.

8.  I call my family at least every other day...sometimes every day...sometimes more then once a day...I just love them so much, and because we don't live in the same state, I need as many phone calls as possible so I don't have to miss them so much :)

7.  Not that I should, by any means...but I can eat a whole pizza...when I was younger, and playing multiple sports, I had an enormous appetite...and now, 12 years out of High School, I still have the appetite...but not the metabolism for it...teaching myself how to eat less has been much tougher then I thought!

6.  My secret dream is to write and illustrate books for children...I'd love to be able to write and draw every day :D

5.  I love playing games...but I will admit...if I've played Words With Friends with you...I probably did a search online with my letters to see what my longest word options are...for shame :p

4.  My family is obsessed with the Peanuts...Charlie Brown and all his friends...we watch all the holiday specials every year, even though we've seen them every year...when I had a sick day in school, and even now as an adult...Charlie Brown Christmas is the first on my movie list to watch while I am sick :)

3.  Even though I live in Maryland, I am not really a fan of seafood...I didn't learn how to eat crabs until I was 24...and now I limit my seafood intake to crabs (and crabcakes) and shrimp...and even then not that often...

2.  I really like going to bed early- like 10ish- even on Friday...and getting up early...never was really a night owl...somehow I made it through college, but I'm back to my usual "hours" now that I live in the "real world"

1.  Going to Virginia Teach is one of the best decisions I ever made...the experience of going to a big school with such an enthusiastic population of students...football games that could convert anyone into a sports fan...and a group of friends I couldn't imagine my life without...including meeting a special someone ;)...the night before we got in the car to drive down for my freshman year, I had a total and complete meltdown...honestly I don't really remember why, mostly I think the shock of living 8 hours away from my family and with strangers probably finally hit me...but my wonderful parents knew just how to handle my freak out, and the next morning we were off...

so thanks again Mom & Dad :)