I'm so excited it's Friday, but I'd much rather it be Saturday.  Saturday's are my favorite because you can sleep in and you don't have to go to work the next day.

But this weekend is a three day weekend, which is perfect!  I plan on watching Bones, reading my book, going to see roller derby with Hubs and possibly meeting up with Paisley Blooms.

All in all, it's going to be a relaxing weekend.  Just what the doctor ordered. ;)

What are your plans?





1. Have you worn the same outfit more than one day in a row?

Probably when I was younger, but not anytime recently.  My clothes stretch out when I wear them and I hate wearing clothes when they're streched out.  The only things that I wear would wear more than once before washing are jackets, cardigans and pajamas.  Other than that, if it's been worn then I wash it.

2. If you had to choose any LARGE city to live in, which would it be?

I live in a large city and it's one that I'm familiar with.  So I pick Phoenix.

3. Fly or drive with the kids on vacation?

I don't have kids, but we don't take our dogs with us.  And I don't really like leaving them home alone.  It'd prefer someone comes to watch them.  So we haven't gone on vacation lately.  Plus we really don't have the extra funds.

4. What is your idea of "spring cleaning"?

Um... going through your stuff and getting rid of what you don't use.  I did that when we packed to move and when we unpacked after we moved, so I think I've got spring cleaning taken care of for this year.

5. What is the best book you have ever read?

The best book I've ever read... I honestly don't know.  I really liked A Child Called "It".  But off the top of my head I can't think of the best book ever.

 

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  I sure did, but it was very busy!  We went to two Thanksgiving's that were 52 miles apart!

I've had a wonderful time off work so far, but I haven't done as much reading as I would like.  Hopefully over the next two days I can do some more.

1. What is your favorite part of a Thanksgiving meal?

I really don't have a favorite part of the meal.  I don't like much of the Thanksgiving food.  But I enjoy the time with my Husband and family.

2. Are you a host or a guest for Thanksgiving this year?

I was a guest at both of the Thanksgiving's I went to.  But at my in laws I actually cooked the ham and prime rib and that was my very first time cooking either one of those.  The ham was fantastic and I only had a bite of the prime rib so I don't really know how that was.

3. When you think of one Thanksgiving tradition, what comes to mind?

Well now the tradition for Thanksgiving is making peanut butter pies with the in laws.  This year was the first time we did it but it's much easier to just make them with the entire family then making them on my own every year, plus we get to hang out with family.

4. You have two pieces of pie in front of you and you HAVE to eat one...do you choose pumpkin or pecan?

I don't really like pies, but out of the two I would choose pumpkin.  The only pie I eat is the peanut butter pie that I just mentioned.

5. Are you a Black Friday Shopper?

Heck no!  I would kind of like to be, but I just don't have the patience for all the people.  I would be a cranky pants all day and it wouldn't be fun for anyone.

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That means after today I have nine days off. NINE!

How exciting is that?

This might just be the break from work that I was needing.  I'm hoping to use this time for lost of reading, brainstorming for my blog and maybe even a drive up north with Hubs so we can take some pretty pictures!

Now it's time for Five Question Friday...

 

1. What Christmas song do you loathe?

I'm not a big fan of most Christmas songs, honestly.  They always get in your head and stay there for days!  I don't like any song that much.

2. Do you and your significant other cuddle at night or sleep on opposite sides of the bed?

It depends on the night, but usually we sleep on opposite sides of the bed.  When we cuddle either one or both of us ends up not sleeping very well.  Most of the time he isn't even able to fall asleep if we are cuddling.

3. Have you ever had surgery?

No, thank goodness.  The worst thing I've had is stitches on my forehead.

4. When do you typically have your holiday shopping done?

A couple days before Christmas.  Every year I'll say I'll get better and be done before December, but that never happens.  I suck at shopping for people.  Honestly, just tell me what you want and that's what I'll get.

5. If money were not an issue (and you HAD to pick something), what would your ultimate luxury item be?

A new car.  It doesn't have to be NEW new.  Just new to us.  A bought and paid for car.  We really loathe our car payments.

 

1. If you could have any talent and turn it into an occupation, what would it be?

Photography.  I love taking pictures.  I've wanted to better myself at it for awhile, but I don't make enough time for it in my life.  I think I'm going to change that.

2. Would you rather have a house at the beach or a cabin in the woods?

A cabin in the woods.  I love the beach but I don't want to live near it.

3. Is there any meaning or reasoning for the names you chose for your child/children?

We don't have kids right now, but we do have two fur babies.

Hubs picked Kenai.  He's originally from Alaska so he named her after the Kenai Peninsula.

I picked Root Beer.  There was a dog that I wanted from Pet Finder before we got ours and it's name was Root Beer and I thought that was the most adorable thing.  So, I picked it for my dog.  Plus the dogs looked almost identical.

Left; Kenai. Right; Root Beer.

4. What is your guilty pleasure? (I know we've done this one before, but I'm guessing people's "guilty pleasures" change frequently. At least, mine do!)

Fried foods.  I love them, all of them.  Well, mostly all of them.  This is something I should probably get over though. :(  Fried foods to not do the body any good.

5. Do you live in a house that is deep cleaned or straightened?

Straightened most of the time.  I have to be in one of those moods to actually deep clean.  I clean better when I'm angry or upset.


I just thought I would leave you with some fall hope.

1. Who is the better cook, you or your spouse?

I'm going to have to say Hubs is a better cook.

2. How often do you talk to your mom?

Everyday.  We work together.  And she likes to text me.

3. Are you adventurous in the kitchen or stick to the recipe?

I tend to stick to the recipe.  Hubs is the more adventurous one.

4. Is your second toe longer than your big toe?

They're about the same.

5. Do you dress up for Halloween? (Bonus question: What will you be this year?)

Nope.

 

1. What do you listen to while driving?

The radio.  I'm not picky.  I just like to have a good song on.

2. What is your least favorite thing about Fall?

Does Arizona even have fall?  If so, what is there to hate about it?  It's got to be better than summer in Arizona.

3. What does your dream house look like, inside and out?

Lucky for you, I've posted about that before.  My dream house.

4. Would you ever own a minivan?

Hell yes!  There are some sweet minivans out there!

5. Do you wash new clothes before wearing them?

Most of the time.  Sometimes new clothes irritate my skin.  My skin is sensitive.

 

1. Did you have a pen pal when you were little (or now)? Where were/are they from?

I've never had an actual pen pal, but before I went to Germany with People to People we got to email with some of the families that we were going to stay with.

2. If you could do a different job for one day, what would it be?

Anything with books.  I love books.

3. Do you remember your biggest fear from when you were little?

I'm guessing it was the dark and bugs.  I still have a problem with both, haha.

4. What do you think is a waste of time? Why?

TV.  But I watch it anyways.

5. What is the oldest item you have in your closet?

I have my Letterman's jacket.  Hubs has a jacket from when he was in football when he was little.

1. If you could speak with a different accent, what would it be (i.e Australian, Scottish)?

I would love to have a British accent.

2. Can you fall asleep anywhere? (i.e floor, couch, deck)

That depends how tired I am.

3. Do you use public restrooms? If so, do you sit on the toilet?

I do use public restroom and I do sit on the toilet, unless it's really nasty.  Then I use the hover method or I just hold it or use toilet paper to cover it if holding it isn't an option.

4. If you were stuck in an elevator for 24 hours, what celebrity would you most want to be stuck with?

Oh man, I have no idea.  I don't really have a favorite celebrity.

5. Where did you & your significant other go on your 1st date?

We went to the movies to see Transformers.

I just want to apologize for not being around much.  Been a lot of stuff going on.  Packing, trying to find a place to live, sister-in-law in the hospital.  I'll post about everything very soon.  Whenever I can find the energy.

Now it's time for Five Question Friday.

1. How many pets do you have?

I have five; two dogs and three cats.

Kenai and Root Beer

Trauma, Oliver and Nugget

2. If you could switch places with anyone in the world for one day, who would it be?

I honestly have no idea.  I've never really thought about it.
3. What is your favorite money saving tip?

Forget it's there.  Which is know is hard.  But Hubs and I save our money in cash and hide it.  It helps a lot.  I can't tell you how many times I completely forget about it.

4. What do you want your kids to be when they grow up?

Whatever they want.  I've never really thought about it before though.  I know Hubs has.  He wants them to fly helicopters.  He wants them to join the military because he wishes that's something he would have done.  I personally don't like that idea, because I would be sad to see my kids get deployed somewhere, but if that's what they wanted to do then I would support them.

5. What is your favorite quote?

1. Do you have any nicknames and if so how did it come about?

My brother started calling me Kater when I was little.  I’m not sure were it came from or why he started calling me that, but it stuck.  And now that’s what I’m called by everyone.  My brother, mom, dad, brother’s long time best friend.  My brother’s best friends kids and my nephew are actually being taught to call me Auntie Kater’s.  I’m not sure how I feel about that.

2. What is your birth order amongst your siblings?

I have on older brother.  He was born February 17, 1981.  He is seven years older than me and we’ve never been really close.  Which makes me sad.

3. In a movie of your life, who would play your significant other?

Everyone says Hubs looks and acts like Seth Rogan, especially with his beard.  He hates when he gets the comment, but it’s probably the closest person.

4. What is currently your favorite song?

My favorite song hasn’t changed in awhile.  It’s been Who Needs Air by The Classic Crime for awhile now.  But a close second it My Best Friend or Unbroken by Tim McGraw.

5. Are you saving your money for anything right now? Big or small purchase?

Right now the money we are saving is for just in case.  Hubs has been unemployed for almost seven months so all the money we have set aside is just in case my income isn’t enough.  I would really love to be saving it up for something fun, like a vacation.  But that’s just not going to happen right now.

1. Have you ever visited another country?

Yes, when I was 11, right after 7th grade.  I went to Germany, Switzerland and Austria with People to People.  Kind of like Junior Ambassadors, but you never have someone come stay with you.  My brother did Junior Ambassadors and went to Japan.  I wish I would have been older so I could enjoy it more and remember it more.  I'd like to go back though.

2. Where is the strangest place you have ever been?

I honestly can't think of anything right now.  If I do, then I'll update this.

3. What is your favorite season?

Winter in Arizona.  It's not really winter for most people.  But I enjoy it.

4. What one song will always cheer you up?

I'm not sure.  I've never had a go to song to cheer me up.  Just something up beat could probably do it.

5. What Disney character do you resemble most?

I honestly have no idea.  I tried asking Hubs for help, but he didn't.  He said I reminded him of Piglet in the sense that he worries all the time and so do I.

1. Did you have a favorite blanket or toy as a kid? If so, do you still have it?

I did have a favorite blanket.  It was passed down from my brother to me.  I just called it Blankey.  It's yellow and blue patchwork on top and I'm pretty sure just solid blue on the back.  And it's pretty much out of stuffing.  My parents still have Blankey at their house in a drawer.  It's pretty much useless but it holds a lot of memories.

2. Do you dream in color?

I think I do sometimes.  I don't remember my dreams enough to notice.

3. How tall are you? Do you wish you were shorter or taller?

In high school I wished I was taller because I played volleyball.  Now I'm pretty okay with my height.  Sometimes I wish I was shorter though because Hubs and I are pretty much the same height.

4. If you could have anyone's (celeb or other) voice as the guide on your GPS, who would it be?

Someone with a British accent.  I love Brits.

5. Do you return your shopping cart to the corral or leave it wherever in the parking lot?

That depends on how I'm feeling.  Normally either Hubs or myself returns it to the corral.

 
1. Do you collect anything?

Yes, I collect shot glasses.  I have a bunch.  My parents generally pick up at least one for me on every trip they go on.

2. Name 3 celebrities that you find good looking.

1. Channing Tatum (um, yes please)
2. Patrick Dempsey (McDreamy *sigh*)
3. Kristen Bell (she's adorable)

3. Do you have any scars? If so, what's the story behind it (them?)?

Yes, I do.  Quite a few minor ones from my cats.  But my worst scar is on my forehead.  I wrote about what happened here.

4. What is a food that you like to eat, but others might think it's gross or weird?

Beans, probably.  I love beans.

5. Have you ever seen a tornado in real life?

No, I would probably freak out if I did.

 I first saw these by Lindsey on Austin Antics and I thought they looked fun.  So I'm going to give it a try!  I think you should try it too!

1. What is one food you could eat everyday?


Everyday... that would really depend.  But lately it seems like shredded beef enchiladas and tacos.  So good.  I think I'm becoming more and more like my mother everyday.

2. Are you working in the career you thought you would be when you were 18?

No way.  I'm still stuck at the same place that I was at at 18.  I thought I would have moved on to something bigger and better, but I'm still stuck.

3. What is something that you wish you would have done when you were younger and you didn't?

 Well, I'm still young so I still have time to do things.  But I wish we had more time and money to travel and just enjoy life.

4. What color are your kitchen walls?

They're a boring off white color.  We didn't do any sort of painting when we moved into our house.  The off white worked well in the kitchen since the rest of the house is colorful.  Plus my kitchen cabinets are blue so I think any other color would have been too much.

5. Do you remember what your very first favorite song was?

I don't remember my favorite song, but I know my favorite group was the Spice Girls.  I love them.  I remember when my brother told me they broke up I started crying.  I was around 11.  I thought that was some of the worst news I'd ever heard.