Based on the "rules," I have to answer the questions Lisa asked me and give 11 random facts about myself. Here it goes--
Why did you start blogging? I started blogging to document our adoption journey and along the way discovered that I not only enjoyed it immensely but it was incredibly therapeutic for me during the very long wait for Sam.
What is a fond childhood memory you have? The day my little brother finally got the hang of riding a two-wheel bike. My sister and I had worked with him for days, and we were so excited when he finally got it!
Have you started any new traditions for your family? If so, what? Birthday Week--we celebrate birthdays for a week and get a small present each day during that time. It's my favorite week of the year!
What scares you? Snakes! This fear was made worse by one getting in my HOUSE...I still have flashbacks. Yuck.
What is your guilty pleasure? Tea, tea, and more tea.
What is an accomplishment of yours that you’re most proud of? Blowing the Praxis tests out of the water---these are tests I had to take to become a certified teacher.
Dogs or cats? Why? Cats. Definitely cats. They're soft, cuddly, and quiet. Plus, they purr :).
If money were no object and you could vacation anywhere, where would it be? At the risk of sounding like a complete nerd, I'm going to have to say that I would go to every one of our National Parks. Go watch Ken Burns' PBS documentary on the Parks and tell me you're not inspired to do the same ;). {Besides 20+ hour plane rides aren't required.}
What is your favorite post on your blog, and why? Any and every post that I wrote specifically to Sam is my favorite because they made me feel connected to him even though we were miles apart. A particular favorite would be the one I wrote for "teenage Sam." Teaching Middle School has given me a firsthand glimpse at how hard it is to be a teenager in today's world, and I desperately want Sam to hold fast to what is good during that time. A favorite that's not a post to Sam has to do with some of my very favorite people, who just so happen to provide beautiful examples of marriage.
If you could only do your hair or makeup, which would you choose, and why? It would have to be hair. There's simply too much of it to not wash and brush it often.
What is your favorite candy? Chocolate in almost any variety.
~I'm a Southpaw.
~I took French in high school but am far from fluent in it.
~I'm not a fan of deep water. (Let's just say Jeremy will be in charge of teaching Sam to swim.)
~To me, gumbo is an appropriate food to eat for breakfast.
~Reading is my favorite thing to do when I'm not chasing after Sam. And, yes, I know that makes me sound like a nerd.
~Jeremy has said that I "know how to rattle those pots and pans." I think this means I'm a good cook.
~My dream job would be working for the FBI investigating white collar crime.
~In high school I ran the 1 mile and 2 mile races at track meets; today my running is limited to racing Sam down the driveway.
~I'm a little bit of a control freak...and God has given me a son who appears to be the same way...interesting combination ;).
~I married my love at the ripe old age of 19.
~Louisiana is my home sweet home.
Drum roll, please....here are the nominees I have chosen.....
1. Melody Cook--my psueduo-sib and fellow old soul writes Melody's Musings. Check it out and encourage her to write more :0).
2. Jes Tidwell--being a mom to 5 and a pastor's wife means there's always something to write about. You can read about her adventures of motherhood and life at Jestidwell's Blog.
3. Laura Parker--we've never met in person, but we used the same adoption agencies and brought our boys home from SK close to the same time. Her blog is A Seoulful Home; make sure and check it out, too!
Questions for my nominees:
1. Why did you start blogging?
2. Have you ever been out of the country? If so, where?
3. What is your guilty pleasure?
4. What music could you listen to on repeat?
5. What is your favorite post on your blog? Why?
6. Do you have any hobbies?
7. If your personality were a color, what would it be and why?
8. Is there a recurring dream that you have? Tell us about it ;).
9. Have you ever met someone famous?
10. Do you prefer a trip to the beach or a trip to the mountains?
11. What was your first job?
Okay, nominees, here are the RULES :).
1. Answer 11 questions the nominating blogger has created for you.
2. Share 11 random facts about yourself.
3. List some bloggers with less than 1000 followers who you feel deserve some recognition and encouragement.
4. Notify the bloggers you nominated by leaving a comment on their blog.
5. Create a list of 11 questions for your nominated bloggers to answer.
6. Thank your award presenter by linking back to their blog.
7. Have fun with it!
2. Share 11 random facts about yourself.
3. List some bloggers with less than 1000 followers who you feel deserve some recognition and encouragement.
4. Notify the bloggers you nominated by leaving a comment on their blog.
5. Create a list of 11 questions for your nominated bloggers to answer.
6. Thank your award presenter by linking back to their blog.
7. Have fun with it!
That was fun, Sarah! Thanks for the kind shout out. I "ran" track in HS, too (if you can call it running). I didn't actually enjoy the running part. I did the hurdles, long and triple jump.
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