11 random things...

from Krista over at Saturated Canary

Some Questions:

There are five rules:

1. Post these rules.
2. Post a photo of yourself and 11 random things.
3. Answer the questions set for you in the original post.
4. Create 11 new questions and tag people to answer them.
5. Go to their blog/twitter and tell them you've tagged them.

11 Randoms

1. This is a picture I took yesterday. I feel like an idiot taking pics of myself, but I wanted to document my new haircut :)

2. I'm FB chatting with my brother. He travels every week for work and I don't get to see him often

3. I am OCD about random things. Legitimately OCD. My dad is too! But different random things lol

4. All I want to do right now is bundle up and go hiking

5. I love to cook. I cook elaborate meals for dinner almost every single day. I am pretty great at it, but I started learning at 3, so I have had lots of practice

6. I have a habit of reading 2-3 books at a time. I read about a book a day, everyday

7. It's bright and sunny outside right now. It's also freezing out

8. I am 7 years younger than my husband.

9. I only listen to sad music. I can't freaking stand happy songs at all haha! But I am definitely a happy person

10. Amish country is one of my favorite places to waste time

11. I plan my travels around whether or not there will be cool museums to visit, which is probably not for everyone, but my hubby is a good sport!

Questions:
1. Favorite nail color?

I have a vivid turquoise that I'm into right now

2. Pink or RED lipstick?...or are you a gloss kinda gal?

I don't wear lipstick often but when I do I wear candy apple red

3. Where would you like to go if you could go anywhere on Earth?

I am dying to go to Paris

4. Are you a morning person or a night owl?

I'm a night owl, always have been

5. Are you really chatty or super quiet? Or maybe somewhere in between??

In between, I'll talk to anybody, but I don't really strike up convos

6. What is one thing you want to accomplish this year?

This year, I've already accomplished so much!

7. What is your best talent/gift?

Trivia. I am the king of random trivia

8. Do you have a tattoo?

I have 3 tattoos. An Irish one on my back, my last name on one ankle, and another small one on my other ankle

9. What is one thing you'd like to learn more about?

Business. I'd like to open a brick and mortar store in the next few years.

10. You're alter ego would be a _______. (think occupation:)

Fighter pilot, without a doubt! That is the most badass thing I can think of, and I'm a little obsessed with Top Gun

11. What three people (past or present) would you like to meet?

I never got to meet my dad's Mom, so she is my #1. #2 would be the architect of my favorite house and #3 I'd like to meet James Cagney :)

My Questions for You:

1. What city did you grow up in?

2. What is the oldest item of clothing you own?

3. What is your favorite movie, and why?

4. When did you begin blogging?

5. What are your lesser know hobbies/talents?

6. What kind of car do you drive? Do you like it?

7. If you could change any 1 thing in your life, no matter how big, what would it be?

8. What is your favorite city?

9. What is your favorite meal to eat?

10. Have any of your relatives (ancestor-present day) served in the military?

11. What are you most looking forward to in 2012?

I keep my blog pretty vague/anon so I thought I'd share some randoms :)