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in Everyday, Lifestyle on 11/29/12

Confession:  There are a few things in life that I am not very good at.  One of these is Window Shopping.  When I head out and see something I adore, I pull out the plastic and I CHARGE IT!   Gail Vaz-Oxlade of To Debt Do Us Part would have a field day with me!

One thing I am good at is giving credit where credit is due.  As of late there has been a super sweet blogger leaving lots of comment love on my little piece of the internet and today she asked me to accept an award from her, complete with Meme!  Her blogs name is…. Window Shopping! Love! I don’t usually play along, but this time, I simply must!! 

So here it goes..prepare for way too much information.
1. Sunny, Rainy, or Snowy?

Sun, sun, sun! Sunny weather by the pool and the beach?  Even better! (rain and snow make me more than a little cranky)

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2. Is the glass half-full or half empty?

I try so hard for that glass to be half full.  If I have had some sleep, it’s a lot easier to count my many blessings.

3. Have you gone on a leisurely trip this year? Where would you like to travel next?

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Leisurely?  NYC for BlogHer was awesome and exhausting.  The trip up north to the cottage pictured above was pretty fantastic, but far too short!  In just a couple of months I am headed to Florida with the family but only for a week! Here’s hoping I find some “leisure” on that whirl wind trip.  Think there is a way to add a Caribbean vacation or European trip to this list?  Doesn’t hurt to dream!

4. Do you love your job?

I am a Social Media Mama wearing about 17 different hats.  Truth, I love it.

5. What’s your most treasured material possession in the world?

My wedding and engagement rings!

6. What’s your favourite reading material? Your favourite author?

I adore reading real books.  I’ve tried to get into e-books but just crave the feel, texture, dare I say smell of a real book?  Fave author…have not found her yet.

7. Do you cook? What’s your favourite food (the one food you can’t live without)?

Sure I cook, just like my Mama I can cook a mean chicken.  Oh and Lasagne, I can rock the pasta!  The food I can’t live without?  Does popcorn and chocolate count? 

8. Which do you prefer, shopping online or at the mall?

I can’t discriminate!  I adore all things shopping!

9. Do you exercise? How often? What’s your favourite form of exercise?

Bah, not like I should.

10. Christmas tree: plastic or real tree?

Real tree and there is always tree drama.  Trees falling down, cats climbing trees, crooked trees, Charlie Brown trees, trees so big they don’t fit in our living room because they are TOO big.  Good times.

11. Do you like to watch news? What’s your favourite news program?

News?  Do TMZ or Entertainment Tonight count?  Pft.  The news programs are too sad, oh wait unless it’s 60 Minutes, 20/20, who did that??? Kind of shows.  Love it when they catch the bad guys. 

I hope you will stop by and visit Window Shopping, (tell her I sent you) and of course you are MORE then welcome to play along!  Here are those questions again so you can just cut, paste and link back!

1. Sunny, Rainy, or Snowy?
2. Is the glass half-full or half empty?
3. Have you gone on a leisurely trip this year? Where would you like to travel next?
4. Do you love your job?
5. What’s your most treasured material possession in the world?
6. What’s your favourite reading material? Your favourite author?
7. Do you cook? What’s your favourite food (the one food you can’t live without)?
8. Which do you prefer, shopping online or at the mall?
9. Do you exercise? How often? What’s your favourite form of exercise?
10. Christmas tree: plastic or real tree?
11. Do you like to watch news? What’s your favourite news program?

Happy Thursday!

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    Comments

    1. Lady Jennie says

      December 2, 2012 at 7:05 pm

      How fun! I love reading more about you. No fave author? – sure?

      My favorite possession are my rings too, but they don’t fit on my chubby fingers right now. (sniff).

    2. Secret Agent Woman says

      December 1, 2012 at 12:43 am

      Sun. And chocolate. Yes.

    3. Wally B says

      November 30, 2012 at 8:22 pm

      I got lost at the photo.

    4. wendy mencel says

      November 30, 2012 at 4:07 pm

      I would have to say that I vote for your hair being your most valued possession, every time I see it flowing as it does I think the hair gods blessed you well at birth!! Although the rings aren’t too shabby either!

    5. Busy Bee Suz says

      November 30, 2012 at 2:14 pm

      This is so cute….loved all your answers. I hope your trip to Sunny Florida is SOMEWHAT relaxing for you; you deserve it.
      XO

    6. amy @ Life in Pink Hi-Tops says

      November 30, 2012 at 11:44 am

      Fun! The cabin looks so cozy and wonderful. Hope you and your family enjoy the trip to sunny Florida.

    7. Parent Club says

      November 30, 2012 at 2:28 am

      That’s so fun – nice to get to know you even more with the meme!

    8. Gigi says

      November 30, 2012 at 12:07 am

      Chocolate and popcorn….and that is why we are friends; because we both realize that those are essential food groups! 😉

    9. nancygrayce says

      November 29, 2012 at 10:22 pm

      Where in Florida? I live in Florida.

      Sweet that your wedding and engagement rings are your most prized possessions! I have to say my family pictures would be on my list.

    10. WhisperingWriter says

      November 29, 2012 at 8:54 pm

      Mmm, I wouldn’t be happy without chocolate either.

    11. Sara @ Domestically Challenged says

      November 29, 2012 at 8:08 pm

      Have fun in Florida! That cottage looks amazing to have stayed at!

    12. Pearl says

      November 29, 2012 at 3:29 pm

      P.S. Hope you and the family will consider Hawaii on your next beach vacation. SUN, surf, and sand! What more could you ask for? Well those, and …SHOPPING at WAIKIKI!:)

    13. Pearl says

      November 29, 2012 at 3:09 pm

      Stephanie, I so appreciate that you did this!:-) Love love love to you:-) It’s definitely SUN for me too. Hope you get to see Europe again, after your FL trip. And yes, we can consider TMZ and Entertainment tonight, news programs…ha, very informative! lol
      Have a nice SUNNY day!
      xo, Pearl

    14. Buttons says

      November 29, 2012 at 1:42 pm

      Oh I adore your honest answers. You made me laugh with your quirky sense of style.I it is so nice to know the real you:) B

    15. Brian Miller says

      November 29, 2012 at 1:19 pm

      smiles…i love that your wedding and engagement ring are your most prized possessions….that is awesome….

      so is that your place or where you are heading…cool house..

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