The Miss Elaine-ous Life

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Old School Blogging, March

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So, back in January I answered 48 Questions about myself in the spirit of Old School Blogging.  This month I have joined with Heather at Theta Mom and we are bringing back another meme for those of us who miss “the old days” of blogging.

Do you remember when we used to pass these things around and “tag” each other and then we would read and laugh and smile at each other’s answers?  I do! (and if you do not, well, even MORE reason to join in!)

Honestly, this is such a great way to learn more about each other and just have some old-fashioned bloggy fun!

So, Heather and I would absolutely love it if you would play along with us!  I even took the time to make a cute little “button” (see below) that you can put at the end of your post (just copy and paste code from box at the end of your post).  Also, the twitter hashtag, if you decide to tweet about all the fun we are having, is #OSBlog.   Find us at @elainea and @ThetaMom!

Now for the good stuff:

Here’s a little question meme from back in the day…

(psst…. here is my original version from May of 2008 – some things are the same but of course, not the first part…)


What were you doing 10 Years Ago?

I was working at a home accessory company out of The World Trade Center in downtown Dallas and living in a two-story townhome with my husband of 3.5 years.  We were thinking about starting a family and I was also getting in shape for my 10-year high school reunion (yes, that DOES mean that my 20th is this year! ACK!)

at my parents’ , before leaving for my 10-yr. H.S. reunion


What 5 things are on your to do list?
Call A/C people for maintenance
Make batch of homemade granola bars
Start prepping for Blissdom/trip to Texas (I will be gone for 10 days total!)
Book review for this blog
Buy birthday presents for 2 of kids’ friends 

What are 5 snacks you enjoy?
Fruit
Nuts (almonds or cashews)
Hummus and red pepper strips
Cheese
Nut butter and apple slices
(okay and let’s be honest, that Annie’s kettle corn popcorn, I could eat an entire bag in one sitting)

Name some things you would do if you were a millionaire
Build a house on land preferably by a lake or mountains or both
Give a lot to various charities
Invest and save for kids education/future
SHOP!!
Travel all over, mostly to Europe

Name some places you have lived
San Jose, CA (I was born there)
Austin, TX  (I was raised there)
Denton, TX (went to college there)
Dallas, TX (very brief stint of living in an apartment with a Dallas address…)

Lafayette, LA (where I live now)

Austin (left), Dallas (top), Lafayette (bottom)


Name some bad habits you have
Nail biting
Interrupting
Forgetting things
Staying up too late

Eating foods that are bad for me!

Name some jobs you have had
Asst. Store Manager of Hallmark store
Babysitter/nanny
Cashier at sandwich shop
Assistant Accessory Buyer for furniture company
Photographer
(not necessarily in that order…)


Okay, so now that you know more about me, it’s YOUR turn!  Link up will be open for 6 days so join us when you can!  I am very excited to read them all! 😀

P.S. There will be a new meme every month so get ready for even more Old School Blogging!


Comments

  4. This is so great! I never finished my post from january!! That is just wrong! I’ve got to get to work on my #osb 🙂

  6. I connected with you on so many things – favorite snacks, what I would do if I won a million dollars – this is fun! I’ll be up soon, and will check out as many links as I can. 🙂

  9. do you know I do read every single post of yours? I have to get better about commenting, because I loved getting to know you through this fun link up.

    You are really are one of my favorite people!
    🙂

  10. Go ahead and admit Denton is the best on that list. 😉

    I’m doing this later today. Its perfect before Blissdom. Can’t wait to see you!

  12. I’m in too! I love this, and I have a lot of the same bad habits as you… especially staying up too late and nail biting. 🙂

  22. Fun, fun, fun! I can’t wait to sit down and read them all (after I’ve gone to work). Your snacks are much healthier than mine!

  24. Thank you for this opportunity! You live in Louisiana. . . I’ve only been once, but since becoming obsessed with Duck Dynasty, I now consider myself an expert and want to move there. ..Which doesn’t make me sound crazy at all.

  27. Love this! You are such a Southern girl and I am totally jealous that your go-to snacks are so healthy. I need to get there!

  29. Yay for old school blogging memes. Love it. I go through nail biting phases and usually stay up way too late myself. 🙂

  30. Yes, those things totally went around before. I am filled up this week for blogging but definitely will join in next month. Very fun.