Oh, I do so love Ella's memes! She comes up with some good questions for us, doesn't she? I thought I would give her winter meme a try.
1. You have to leave your house because of a disaster. All your loved ones and pets are safe. If you could chose just one item to carry out what would it be?
Hmmm... That's a tough one. I would probably take all my pictures that are throughout the house. There are so many things that are worthwhile to take but the pictures touch my heart the most. If I could only take one picture it would be the wedding collage my daughter made us.
2. Tell us about a book or series of books that you loved as a child.
Ah, I did so love my books even back then! I do remember the very first book I loved was Silly Billy. But the books that I really loved to read were the Shannara books by Terry Brooks (fantasy/sci-fi), and the good old Sweet Valley High series! After that I got into Stephen King and Danielle Steele. Such an eccentric collection, I know, but it was basically anything I could find in my sister's room LOL.
3. Name one item of clothing you love for your husband to wear.
Mmmmm...basically any long sleeve button down shirt. Especially if he rolls his sleeves back. Ka-thunk.
4. Is there a lullaby your mom or dad sang to you that you sang to your child?
I don't ever remember my parents singing to me. I think that's why I made sure to sing to my kids. There was one song I would always sing (from Bye Bye Birdie) that they still love for me to sing to them today.
5. Tell me about the fanciest restaurant at which you have ever dined.
I went to a nice steak house for a work meeting last year. I had a Wagyu steak and it was fabulous. The hubby and I will have to save up to go there!
6. Tell us about the phobias you have. Are you afraid of anything else?
Ah, my phobias: the 3 S's. Snakes, Spiders, and Sharks. I am probably most afraid of snakes and have had nightmares about them. Sharks scare the heck out of me but as I am rarely in the ocean it's less of a fear. Spiders I really hate but can kill them with just a small amount of screaming and running back and forth.
7. Is there something old from a family member that you treasure?
I have some old china from both my family and TBG 's family that I really adore. But, there is one teacup that I just find so beautiful and I love to look at it.
8. Is there reading material in your bathroom?
Very rarely in my bathroom. That's because I'm usually reading off my kindle and that goes wherever I do. My husband's bathroom has This Old House magazines.
9. Tell us about your dearest childhood friend.
I actually have two very close childhood friends. But the one I see and and talk to the most I have known since I was two. We actually did not get along through middle school because I felt she was too worried about boys (I was a tomboy) and what she looked like. However once I moved to the next town over we became very close. We were both each other's bridesmaids and our children call both of us "Aunt." I love her to death!
10. Is there a household task that belongs to your husband?
I wouldn't say anything actually belongs to him, but he does tend to wash the dishes a lot (I do not, as I make dinner). He also washes his own clothes and sometimes does the boy's clothes, too. There are SO many things which he does that I cannot list them all. That man is a gem!
11. Have you ever smoked pot? How old were you the first time? Do you still partake?
I tried pot once in college. I was just turning 21 and pot was more prevalent than alcohol where I was living. I just remember feeling like I was in a bubble and that my heart rate was slowing, and thinking I was going to die. And then I promptly walked outside and passed out in a puddle. Did I mention that I had about 7 shots of vodka before smoking pot? Yeah. Good choice.
12. If it is cold what do you wear to bed?
I don't usually wear anything. 😳😱 I hate having stuff on my legs because I feel like I get too wrapped up. If anything I wear a nightie or a tank top.
13. How old were you when you lost your virginity?
Not old enough. I was 15 and dating a 19 year old. Why my parents let that happen is beyond me. He basically played on my emotions and talked me into it. It was okay. But nobody has been as good as TBG. Ever.
14. Think of something you did as a kid about which you were glad your parent never found out.
I was soooo not perfect. That was my older sister. And my older brother was horrible - the true black sheep who purposely got into trouble. So I tried to stay right in between LOL. I'm glad my parents never found out about the times I cut school and walked to my boyfriends house. And one time I left the house at midnight and didn't get back until 2am when the house was locked up tight - and I had no key! I slept with my boyfriend at another kid's house and then got dropped back home at 8am, right before my mom left for work. I pretended I had been stargazing and got locked out of the house...and then slept outside on the picnic table when I couldn't get back in. Not sure if mom truly believed me, but she never called me on it.
15. Boob question! Are they too big, too small, or just right?
Well, I would answer too big as they are a tad over a DD and I am only 5 feet tall. Hubby, however, thinks they are perfect. Of course, he's a boob man and frequently tells people he didn't marry me for my long legs. What a comedian.
Ella, thanks so much for that fun meme!!
xoxo
Maggie
