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Old School Blogging – Full-on Random

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Oooh boy, aren’t y’all glad Old School Blogging is back?  I know I am!  I skipped last month for some reason.  February is just short, you know.  And not that I have anything against short things (I am a short thing) but it just went by so fast and  I had a lot going on in that quick, little month so you know, whatevs.   I hope y’all will join in this month for the awesome randomness that is TRUE OSB!  Julia from Wine in Mom is my co-host this time around! SO fun, I love her.  She’s an avid reader and commenter here AND I consider us online friends.  She is one of the gals I have not met yet that I REALLY hope I get to meet someday.  And we totally made up this list by going halfsies so I know we would get along like peanut butter and jelly! 😀

So c’mon and answer these fun little questions with us!  Linky is open for TWO weeks so you have plenty of time!

 


 

If you could be on a reality show which one would you choose?

House Hunters or Fixer Upper, I love HGTV.  I don’t watch any other “reality” t.v. except American Idol and although I can sing, I’m too old for that one.  I love EVERY single house that Joanna decorates and I love “looking” at houses on House Hunters.  Plus, I would just like to hunt for a house.  (See another question below…)

 

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I have a huge crush on both Chip & Joanna!

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Name one thing you have saved from your childhood?

I still have several stuffed animals from my childhood.  Okay, I don’t have them, the kids do.  This includes probably too many quite a few teddy bears and one small, very tattered brown puppy that I’ve had for a very long time named “Brownie”.  You can probably guess why he’s called that.  And then I wonder why my kids always name things after what they are or what they look like.  You know, like “Hamsty”. LOL.

 

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Had this guy since I was 8 years old…

 

If your life had a theme song what would it be?

This question is SO HARD for me.  I have trouble picking favorite songs because I like so many and what “theme” song is about Motherhood? NONE.  I mean, I know that is not all my life is about but it pretty much seems that way right now, in this phase of my life so…

Perhaps I would want it to be this one by the Go-Gos.   I love vacation so…

“Vaction all I ever wanted, vacation, had to get away…”

 

 

Where is your happy place?

At the ocean (see above).  Man, I love the ocean.

 

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Also, anywhere there is coffee.

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What is one thing about your home that you and your spouse disagree on?

The actual home.  I wish we had a bigger one, with a pool.   He doesn’t think that is necessary.  And it probably isn’t but that doesn’t mean I don’t want to change it.

As a side note, I was sitting here trying to think about ANYthing else we disagree on and I really cannot.  We have similar taste in furniture etc. and even found a rug for the living room together last year, that we both adore. The only other thing I can think we may disagree on is how much furniture/stuff there is inside the house… 😉

 

What is your favorite fruit?

Strawberries have always been a favorite but man, I sure do like a really good ripe pear or peach as well.  Perfectly ripe peaches are like candy to me.  SO good!

 

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Bowtie or regular tie?

Regular.  Unless it’s a little boy then I think bowties are super cute.

Another side note: I used to work for a guy that only wore bowties and he was a MAJOR dork.  I’m not saying all men who wear them ARE major dorks but he kinda ruined it for me.  Unless we’re talking about a really sharp tuxedo with a bowtie then I guess that is okay.

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See what I’m sayin’?

 

Mexican or Italian (food, not men)?

I gotta go Mexican.  Although I love certain Italian dishes, I would always choose Mexican first.  And at Chuy’s in Austin.  Or Dallas.  Or Houston.

Or anywhere in San Antonio.

(plus, lots of times Mexican food comes with margaritas so, WINNER!)

 

Where do you want to go on Summer vacation?

I want to go to Hawaii.  Or Maine.  Or Washington D.C.

Or you know, PARIS could be good.

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photo from my friend Jennie, A Lady in France, who I very much want to visit… 

 

What are your go-to shoes in your closet?

Typically any of my ballet-style flats.  In the summer it’s pretty much flip-flops.  My favorite these days are the nice, cushion-y ones from Reef.  After my ankle issues (yes, I’m an old lady) I needed ones with better support and the Reef ones are awesome!

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You may not be able to see, but I totally have flip-flops on in this photo. 🙂

 

Did you find out some interesting things about me?  Oh look, you did! 😉

Now, Julia and I want to know these interesting things about YOU too!  Go ahead and link up any time in the next couple of weeks, we are so stoked to read your posts.  Old School Blogging is just the thing we all need after this crazy winter to get us back in the groove.

Don’t forget to tweet with us too, using the hashtag #OSBlog.  You can find us on twitter at @elainea and @wineinmom!

 

Comments

    • We are supposed to get one by end of year/first of next. I cannot WAIT!

      So glad you linked up, Shell! 😀

  3. I am struck by your answers – we have a lot in common!
    I didn’t think of HGTV and their reality shows, because I totally would have picked one of them. If not a house hunting one, then an emergency organization one. Because some areas of my house need a little help. 🙂
    Kim recently posted…Old School Blogging – Fun and RandomMy Profile

    • Oh yes, organization would probably be a good one for me too. I love them all! ;D

      And yes, we do have a lot in common – love that too.

  6. Glad I saw this today. Will try to link up soon. I haven’t actually blogged in ages, other than my project 365. Love your answers… My happy place is definitely the beach/ocean and really anywhere near water.
    Susi recently posted…70/365 Middle girl is backMy Profile

    • We should all get together at our beach/happy place! I do hope you get a chance to link up! Would love to read your answers. 🙂

    • They are just so cute together. I know a lot of it is edited, just like any show but I don’t care. 😉

  8. My husband and I have different taste in decor. It means we’re pretty decor-less in our house. He’s modern. I like things more rustic.

    Also, Italian food. Canadian men. 😉
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  9. Wheeeee! Love OSB! I think Teddy is the cutest…and in pretty darn good shape, too! I also agree about regular ties looking better. I even prefer them to bow ties on tuxes. Though that might be because of all the years I had to wear a cummerbund and tie for serving at catered events…
    Leslie recently posted…{Roundup} St. Patrick’s Day PrintablesMy Profile

  10. Now I have that song in my head!!!
    Oh the things in our house…we went through kitchen remodel nightmare last year and I swear we got divorced and remarried 500 times.
    Those peaches look like heaven 🙂
    I’m a ballet flat girl too!!!
    The bow ties…adorable!! I’m not a fan of them on men either but I saw Adam Levine wearing one and well…heck he could wear anything.
    Kimberly recently posted…Are You Sleeping?My Profile

  11. As I was reading yours I was like, yes I could have answered it that way! I too love HGTV and that is really probably more likely of a reality show I would go on, I just wasn’t thinking of those at the time. My slips on are ballet flat style shoes too- I just couldn’t think what they were called.
    Oh and yes the amount of stuff in our house, my husband always threatens to send us all away for a week and throw everything out.
    Thanks for always hosting such a fun link up
    Emmy recently posted…Old School Blogging: RandomnessMy Profile

    • It would probably be a good thing if my husband sent me away and then cleaned out all the stuff. I’m pretty sure he’s gotten rid of things when I’ve been away before… Mostly toys…

  13. I’m glad you did a great OSBlog for March! It totally was awesome to participate this month.
    I don’t have ballet flats but I want to rock them. Bow ties are so cute on little boys but Des was miserable with his at my sister’s wedding. He kept tugging at it and screaming and then he fell asleep at the cocktail hour! That would have been a lot less cute on a grown man..
    Loving the Go Go’s video!
    Tamara recently posted…It’s All Right, ‘Cause I’m Saved By The Bell.My Profile

    • Ha ha, totally Tamara! 😀 Bow ties on the little guys are truly adorable! Thanks for participating again this month.

  19. Super fun! And yes, I did learn a few new things about you.
    I love this old school blogging and I haven’t done one yet. I really want to do this one. I have been such a bad blogger lately. No time. And the time is almost up on the linky. I’d better get on it.
    Kat recently posted…The Big OneMy Profile

  20. Weee!!!! I did it! And it was fun! 🙂

    Also, I had to laugh at your stuffed animal names. We do the same thing in our family. We are so unoriginal. We had a cat named Kitsy. We had a guinea pig named Piggy. Ben’s stuffed bear is Bear-bear, Tommy’s lamb is Lambie, Gracie’s dog is Puppy, and Joey yellow blanket (that he still sleeps with) is Yellow. Good grief. Glad to know we are not alone. 😉
    Kat recently posted…Kicking It Old SchoolMy Profile

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