Question 1

So todays question isnt exactly a question, but it will still be fun.

1. List 20 random facts about yourself:

 

• I am LDS (Latter Day Saint.)
• I think know that I have the best Nieces and Nephews, and will brag about them often
• I come from a very large family, all of which are pretty awesome.
• I got married at a very young age, and while I am finding out it can be tough at times, I absolutely love marriage, and that handsome Hubby of mine.
• I love being around children. Talking with them, and watching them grow is amazing. I especially like how children think. They are sooo much smarter and perceptive than adults think they are.
• I hate spending money...Which also means that my favorite word is FREE.
• I love crafting, but I am also too unorganized to do much of it.
• I am a writer and usually have a story running through my head at any point in the day.
• Sometimes, when I want something, I try to expect it not to happen. Sorta like to trick the situation.
• I am an Anime and Manga addict. I love me some graphic novels.
• I used to want to be a veterinarian, but realized that I cant handle blood...and I would cry anytime someones pet was severely sick.
• I have terrible spelling. Which is why I love spell check so much.
• I once confused my mom because I failed Pre Calculus, but got an A in Chemistry. Thank you Mr. N. for the food analogies...and also, the Unit circle sucks.
• I hate it when my toes are cold. They get cold way too easily.
• I am actually ok at crocheting.
• I have a camera. I usually take it with me places. I pretty much NEVER take any pictures.
• When I was in elementary school, I almost always wore a dress made by my mom. She is a very good seamstress.
• I love live theatre. Though I don't suggest going to a show with me. I can be very vocal and nit picky at pretty much every aspect of a play. (Thanks Mr. Chase) Apparently It is very annoying...but seriously, you shouldn't act with your back facing the audience.
• I can talk a lot. I mean a LOT. I wont stay on the same subject either. I hate silences, so my mouth just keeps running.
• I have a passion for music. I am always listening to music. As a writer(see above) I believe music and story telling/writing go hand in hand.

You can see all 30 Questions here

 

 

30 Things: From Hopes and dreams

So the other day on Pintrest, I came across hopes and dreams: 30 Things::

On it there is a list of 30 questions. I will be answering each of those questions, one daily, in September. I am posting the questions a day early in case anyone wants to do it with me. Of course don't forget to post a link to Hopes and Dreams

1. List 20 random facts about yourself.

2. Describe 3 legitimate fears you have and explain how they became fears.

3. Describe your relationship with your parents.

4. List 10 things you would tell your 16 year-old self, if you could.

5. What are the 5 things that make you most happy right now?

6. What is the hardest thing you have ever experienced?

7. What is your dream job, and why?

8. What are 5 passions you have?

9. List 10 people who have influenced you and describe how.

10. Describe your most embarrassing moment.

11. Describe 10 pet peeves you have.

12. Describe a typical day in your current life.

13. Describe 5 weaknesses you have.

14. Describe 5 strengths you have.

15. If you were an animal, what would you be and why?

16. What are your 5 greatest accomplishments?

17. What is the thing you most wish you were great at?

18. What has been the most difficult thing you have had to forgive?

19. If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?

20. Describe 3 significant memories from your childhood.

21. If you could have one superpower, what would it be and what would you do with it first?

22. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 15 years?

23. List your top 5 hobbies and why you love them.

24. Describe your family dynamic of your childhood vs. your family dynamic now.

25. If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be and what would you eat?

26. What popular notion do you think the world has most wrong?

27. What is your favorite part of your body and why?

28. What is your love language?

29. What do you think people misunderstand most about you?

30. List 10 things you would hope to be remembered for.

So starting on September first, I will be maybe posting a question everyday. This will be so fun. Let me know if you decide to do it too. ^_^

Meet Zuko

 I know I said the next step for our family was going to be a baby...well I lied.
Our next step was our new Miniature Schnauzer.

Some of you might ask, "Why did you name him Zuko?"  The name Zuko comes from "Avatar: The Last Airbender".  Don't judge.  Its a great show.(Hated the movie though)

 Freckles is trying to get used to everything.  It isn't that we don't pay attention to him has much, but he has still been acting out.  I think part of it is because, all of the normal things that we would do, now we do them with Zuko in our lap.(because he is small enough to fit there)  It is not enough for him to be scratched and pet anymore.  In fact, every time I try to pick Zuko up, Freckles runs into my hand and blocks him from me.  Even funnier is that Zuko likes it when Freckles bullies him.

 When we brought him home, we noticed he was COVERED in fleas.  I've never even seen that many on Freckles.  And he has so much area for them to be in.  So Zuko has already been bathed...3 times...since Thursday.

He is having fun writing this post with me too.

House preview:Backyard

Just a couple pictures to show you a little of our backyard.  The house is almost ready to post more pictures.  I just need a couple more things so i can clean up these boxes then we will be mostly set

 Freckles was very unsure of what to do when we let him back there by himself.  When we were at the apartment, he was never out there by himself unless in the kennel.  Now he has this huge yard to himself and he doesn't like it.  Still loves to be with us 24/7

The cat LOVES it out there.  Never wants to come it.

(Oh and in case you guys care, I painted my nails the BEST purple color ever.)

I Love Garage Sales

One tank of gas:$50
One mattress topper, found at a garage sale: $1
Two fuzz balls of adorable: Priceless

Cheapest dog/cat bed ever.

10 Things That Today Reminds Me Of

• I hate being sick.
• When I was younger, Daddy used to sing us awake(actually he still does that) and some of the songs used to go "Oh lazy Lisa wont you get up, so early in the morning"
• Also in my young days, I went fishing with Daddy and his friend.  This guy and his wife still know me as "Lucky Lisa" (I have a magical touch with fish bait)
• Luis is so tolerant of my neediness.  And when I am sick, I am extremely needy.
• My house is trashed
• I need to get busy and finish cleaning this house.  I was ready to start working on rooms...and then sickness happened.
• cold food is good for getting rid of a cough...for a brief period of time
• No matter what the world says, no one is too old for baths
• Finding hair in cookies really grosses me out (I'm sure the pistachio cookies Dad made were great)
• I need to find some cute DIY things to decorate my house with.

On that note, any ideas you guys can come up with would be great.  Of course it would help if I had pictures of the house up already.  Soon hopefully, but as you have possibly noticed from the couple hints above, I have been sick all week and spending any spare time resting and in bed (other than the super cute pink and purple butterfly cake.....which brings me to number 11 of things today reminds me of

• When I used to spend the night at Granny and Grandpa's house as a child, Grandpa used to be silly and come up with funny names for colors.  He used to call purple, "burple" I thought it was one of the funniest things in the world. 

 I think I am going to have to do a grandparent post soon.  I don't think the Internet has enough room for all of the memories and things I want to say that the word "Grandparent" brings up...and I don't want to get too teary eyed right now either.  Though I will say.  I absolutely LOVE my Grandparents.

Off to sleep.

The Things That Happen At Perko's

I know, I know.  Where are pictures of the house.  Well I'm not done unpacking...at all, but I have the next couple days off, so hopefully soon.  I did have a wonderful day with the family.

Dad decided that we should all go to the new Perko's in Sacramento (on J street right off the freeway, in case you want to check it out)  My big bother, Mark, is helping out managing the new diner.  Some interesting/funny/cute things happened.

• Mark's bosses are also a pair of brothers that he went to high school with, so they know my family pretty well.  Well most of my family.  We walked in, and one of the brothers started talking to Dad and showing us to our table.  Then he looked back and looked really confused and worried.  Then he realized Luis was with us.  Luis had grabbed Hals by the shoulders.  He told Dad he thought some weirdo had just walked up and grabbed his daughter.

The rest of what happened is all about our beautiful niece, Sarah, who decided she wanted to sit between Luis and I.(other funny things might have happened, but I was too busy giggling with Sarah)

• Sarah was getting her fork and her Knife and spoon fell off her napkin, as I scooted her knife(a butter knife) back to her napkin(because I'm OCD like that) she scooted the knife away and says, "Actually, I am not able to use knives"
• While eating her Mac 'n' Cheese, She stopped to tell Luis something, then looked down at her plate and asks, "Where is my fork?" I told her, "It's in your hand."  She then looks at her fork that is indeed still in her hand, "Oh"  then laughs.
• Everyone had been picking at Sarah's Mac 'n' Cheese (Brooke had actually eaten a whole piece of her bread, thinking she wouldn't notice...until Sarah asked "Who ate my bread?") probably because it looked like the good, made from scratch kind.  So I asked her, "Can I try your food?"  (I might also note that she ate about half of Luis soup and crackers, and had started helping herself to my salad when her food got there)  So she tells me, "No"  then keeps eating.  A couple bites latter, she says, "This is so good,"  Then looks up at me and says, "You can try some.  I was just kidding."

Oh how that girl melts my heart. Like hot pasta melts cheese.