The Perkins Place

I've Been Tagged!

THE RULES:
1. Post these rules
2. Post 11 random things about yourself
3. Answer the questions provided by the one who tagged you
4. Create 11 new questions for the people you tag
5. Tag 11 people

11 Random Things About Me:
1. I’m quite the smart ass. I love making people laugh and love joking around. I love looking like I’m so innocent and when they least expect it I say something that completely catches a person off guard.

2. I actually enjoy weeding the garden. Something out being able to purge the ugly/unwanted and
that feeling of “completion” when it’s done makes me feel good.

3. I’m a control freak. I like things done my way, on my time.

4. I do enjoy fishing…just not the same way Chris does. My ideal fish trip is sitting in a boat, in the middle of a calm lake. Sun shining, birds chirping and an orange soda in hand.

5. All of my aunts and uncles are still married. We’ve had deaths in the family, but no divorce with aunt/uncles. That’s rare.

6. I think I’m a bad ass when I drive the Jeep. Come on! A chick riding around in a supped up Jeep, with the top down and tunes blaring = BADASS!!

7. I save gift bags with the intent of reusing, but never do. I have a huge file drawer FULL of
gift bags for pretty much any occasion.

8. I will scrape the bottom of the lotion/shampoo/conditioner/foundation bottles before I throw them away and open a new one.

9. I have to sleep in absolute silence. I wear ear plugs about 85% of the time. Even the sound of
Chris breathing at night will keep me up. I buy Kroger ear plugs like they are crack!

10. When I can’t fall asleep I think about what I would do if I won the lottery. I visualize the homes I’d buy for my family (us, mom & sister). I play out in my head how I’d tell them I won and how I’d surprise them with new homes!

11. Turning 40 scares the hell out of me. Guess I have 3 years to work on that one huh?!

What has been your favorite book/series of books that you've read so far?
My favorite book of all time is the Giving Tree. I know it’s a kids book, but I fell in love with it
when I was little and have given it as gifts quite a few times.

If you could recommend one restaurant to anybody, what would it be?
I really love Thaifoon Taste of Asia at the Gateway mall.

What is the strangest talent you have?
My toes are like little fingers. I use them a lot when my hands are full!

What is one thing you want to accomplish in your life?
Being back down to a smaller size. I’ve gained a lot of weight over the years being lazy and by having unhealthy eating habits. I’d really like to get to a point where I can wear clothes and feel comfortable in my own skin.

What is your favorite weird food combination?
I love a tall glass of milk when I eat pizza!! Yummy!

What is your favorite body part?
I used to have some killer calves back in the day. I was once complemented on them by a fitness instructor YEARS ago. I’d like to get them back!

What do you do to stay entertained when bored?
I garden. When I’m bored and the weather will allow, I love walking my backyard and planning things out. I think I get this from my parents. They used to walk the garden edge and talk about what they want to change, add in, remove.

What has been your favorite achievement in life?
Becoming a mom. Hands down!

What do you think would be the hardest thing you'd have to give up?
Smoking! What a horrible, horrible addiction. I smoked for 9 years and quit and haven’t looked back. I can honestly say that is one thing I will NEVER do again in my life.

If your house caught fire, what do you know you'd grab and save?
My children and dog first. Then wedding photos.

What is your favorite hobby?
Walking. I LOVE walking. Just being out in the sun, moving my body. Does that count as a hobby if I don't do it very much? I need to pick this hobby back up!

Now for my questions:
1. What is your all time favorite movie?
2. If you could recommend one restaurant to anybody, what would it be?
3. What is the strangest talent you have?
4. What is one thing you want to accomplish in your life?
5. What is your favorite weird food combination?
6. What is your favorite body part?
7. Who is your hero or role model?
8. What is your favorite thing to do, place to go when you need to just "get away"?
9. What do you think would be the hardest thing you'd have to give up?