happy mother's day to all you moms out there! :)
i have mentioned before that my parents do not really celebrate holidays, which sadly includes mother's day. regardless, i would like to send happy mother's day wishes out to my stepmom, the only mother figure i have ever known. thank you for putting up with my wild child antics.
we sent a pretty lovely little succulent to the dude's mother. succulents because there are sooooo many different and beautiful varieties. plus, they are perfect for the desert weather where she lives. happy mother's day dana!
here's a pic of the two of us from this past thanksgiving. such a great trip!
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arman, you have me hooked. i am back for week three of spill it sundays.
this week's questions are brought to us by angela from nutty for life.
1. if your tastebuds could only decipher one flavor for the rest of your life, which would you choose? i.e. salt, sweet, spice, sour . . .
oh my gosh, that is so tough! definitely not salty. i am not a huge fan of salty food. i LOVE sweets, but a little goes a long way for me so i fear it would end up being a punishment. not the biggest fan of sour either, so i guess that leaves spice. i think i could live my days out as long as the dishes had well-rounded, developed spice flavors.
2. what sports did you play as a child, if any?
i was in ballet and gymnastics for a bit when i was itty bitty (like 8). i always, always wanted to play soccer in grade school, but was given a strict no each time i begged and pleaded to join the team. i was able to weasel my way into track & field in junior high, and then cross country in high school. and what i mean by weaseled my way in is that basically i just joined the team, told my parents i had practice, and that was sort of just that. i also danced for three years in high school and another three in college.
3. who would you want to be handcuffed to for a day?
okay cheeeeeze city warning. first person that came to mind? the dude. i'm not too much of a romantic so i even barfed a little myself haha. but seriously, after 6 years our work schedules finally allow for us to have days off together. i have definitely learned to cherish our time together and couldn't really imagine anyone else i'd want to be handcuffed to for an entire day.
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4. what’s the strangest thing you’ve ever eaten? what’s the strangest thing you want to try to eat?
i once ate dog food when i was kid. does that count? i do not recommend it.
strangest food i would like to try? that's tough. i generally have an i'll-try-anything-once approach to food.
5. lions, tigers or bears? (Oh my)
tigers! i was obsessed with the big cats of the animal kingdom, as i was a kid. such a dorky confession: i had a subscription to national geographic kids magazine and would hang up the in-issue posters any time i received one with a big cat on it. :)
6. what is your favorite restaurant you’ve ever been to?
i don't have just one. it all depends on my food mood at the moment, which can range anywhere from sushi, thai, indian, taiwanese, mediterranean, etc . . . i do not have a one-note palate.
7. if you were forming a band, what would your band’s name be, and what kind of music would you play?
hmmmm, i am so terrible at coming up with witty group names. it would be an indy/folk band for sure. the name would be super earthy, simple, and reflect the down-to-nature style of the band.
8. what is the best compliment you’ve received?
i was recently complimented in my leadership skills. being fairly new to having direct reports, it felt so great to receive a genuine compliment from a superior.
9. describe your personal style (for clothing or decor) and why you like it.
my style pendulum swings between all-american -simple, classic, well-fitting tops, jeans, cardigans- and boho chic -lots of loose layers, textures, patterns, stack bracelets- with a hint of sporty.
10. what is one thing you absolutely want to do this summer?
oh gosh, i have so many things on my must-do summer to-do list. can i just name few? let's see . . .
- hiking! more hiking in general. after we tie the knot i'd like to take the time we've been using for diy projects and wedding stuff and revert back to our nature-loving, trail-junky selves.
- camping! so far, we have only been camping once this year. again something i'd like to do more of once we have more free time.
- a brunch and pool day. there is a hotel nearby that offers a brunch-by-the-pool package. it just sounds so glam. i'd like to try it at least once to see if i like it. my birthday is smack dab in the middle of summer, so maybe then.
what's on your summer to-do list?
peace. love. :)
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