You Gotta Know

A few weeks back, I found/read one of these little question/answer things. I figure why not? Not sure where I read it, may have been on Katie's blog. So yeah...

Guilty pleasure- well right now, since I seem to have this chronic fight with a sore throat, I'd say a Frosty from Wendy's is on the top of that list. Chocolate please.

Recent Splurge- I've been trying not to splurge much these days, but I'm thinking my future recent splurge will probably be a new color of nail polish from OPI. Yeah, that. 

In bulk, I buy?- I would not ever buy anything in bulk if Chris didn't go grocery shopping with me. So my answer is nothing. But what's in bulk in our house right now? Margarine (5 lbs), toilet paper(12 rolls), trash bags, sandwich baggies, and cat litter. There are two of us. Dear goodness.

My go-to flower- I'm not picky. I love any flowers, I prefer jewel tones as far as the colors go though. 

Comfort food- Mexican! If we're going out, enchiladas. If we're staying in and I want to whip up something, I would go with corn chowder and cornbread.

For breakfast- I used to never eat breakfast. But these days I typically have a bowl of Cheerios and something that I can grab and eat on my drive to work. I recently stumbled upon these bad boys-

For dinner- Something easy. These days I never feel like cooking because I'm the only one home for dinner. Spaghetti is easy enough I suppose. If we're going out? Mexican!

Love/hate relationship with- Our current living situation.We both commute at least 30 minutes (without traffic) one way to work every day. Our jobs are less than 10 minutes from each other. It makes perfect sense to just move south, but I'm hard headed and spoiled. 

Can't stop watching- Real Housewives of Atlanta/New Jersey. Teen Mom. 16 and Pregnant. Quints By Surprise. A Baby Story. Say Yes To The Dress. I could go on, but I'll stop while I'm ahead.

Dreaming about- A ring. Babies.

Every girl should have- A GOOD hair stylist that they love!

My style in five words- Comfortable. Cute. Cool (I'm always hot). Comfortable. Colorful.

I love wearing- Fun/cute socks.

Dream job- Labor and delivery nurse. Will the answer to that question ever change?

**We go tomorrow for the results of Chris' latest tests...

Another Scheduled Post.

I can't remember whose blog I borrowed stole this from but thanks! It's kind of annoying to me to schedule posts, but I'd rather post something rather than nothing. I love these little surveys anyway so take it or leave it. Oh, and feel free to steal it from me as well.


I’ve come to realize that my job. . . is far far far from my reach. My dream job at least. I need money and time to go back to school.


I’ve come to realize that when I’m driving. . . am impatient and all of a sudden no one else on the road knows how to drive as good as I do, oh and I make Chris nervous.


I’ve come to realize that I need. . .to start taking better care of myself if I ever want to have kids.


I’ve come to realize that I have lost. . . contact with my dad's entire side of the family. Accidently.


I’ve come to realize that I hate it when. . . . I am HOT. I can't stand it.


I’ve come to realize that if I’m drunk. . . hell has frozen over because I usually don't drink, much less enough to get "drunk".


I’ve come to realize that money… is evil, but necessary in this crazy world.


I’ve come to realize that certain people. . .will never grow up.


I’ve come to realize that I’ll always. . . miss my mom.


I’ve come to realize that my sibling(s). . . are growing up way too fast.


I’ve come to realize that my mom…won't get to meet the grandkids she always wanted.


I’ve come to realize that my cell phone. . .is about to bite the dust.

I’ve come to realize that when I woke up this morning. . . I should have slept longer.


I’ve come to realize that last night before I went to sleep. . . Chris was scratching my back and I fell asleep and didn't say goodnight!


I’ve come to realize that right now I am thinking. . .I can't wait to bake an orange pound cake...


I’ve come to realize that my dad. . . is a great dad.


I’ve come to realize that when I get on Facebook. . . I go straight to the "photos" section because that's all I really care about.


I’ve come to realize that today. . . . was long!


I’ve come to realize that tonight. . . . will be lonely until Chris gets home from work.


I’ve come to realize that tomorrow. . . is my cousins birthday.


I’ve come to realize that I really want to. . . .be a mom!

I’ve come to realize that life. . . goes on.


I’ve come to realize that this weekend. . . can't get here fast enough.


I’ve come to realize that my friends. . . are one of a kind.


I’ve come to realize that this year. . . is almost over. What the heck!?


I’ve come to realize that my husband. . . isn't my husband yet, but he takes good care of me.


I’ve come to realize that maybe I should. . . vacuum.


I’ve come to realize that I love. . . Chris! baking! cooking! sleeping! blogging!


I’ve come to realize that I don’t understand. . . ALGEBRA!


I’ve come to realize my past. . .is exactly what it is...my past.


I’ve come to realize that parties. . . don't really appeal to us.

I’ve come to realize that I’m totally terrified. . . of losing Chris, oh and bugs.


I’ve come to realize that my life. . . is in a pretty good spot right now.

Another Survey

By the time you read this we will be in San Antonio on our first mini-vacation of the summer. I thought this would be quick and fun.

Rules:
a) respond and rework: answer the questions on your blog, replace one question that you dislike with a question of your own invention, add one more question of your own.
b) tag other un-tagged people.




Questions:


1. What is your current obsession? Getting married. Getting our own place. Getting pregnant. Getting my camera.


2. What do you think your name says about you? Southern. I love it. My dad named me.


3. Who was the last person you hugged? Chris, when he left for work.


4. What’s your favorite dinner? Mexican! Enchiladas. Yum.


5. What was the last thing you bought? A tank top @ Old Navy


6. What are you listening to right now? The TV-Bringing Home Baby. I can't help myself.


7. What is your favorite weather? Winter


8. What is your least favorite season? Summer. I don't like the Texas heat.


9. What's in your shower? Two kinds of shampoo. Two kinds of body wash. Shaving cream and a razor. Probably a wash rag.


10. What is your favorite tea flavor? Chai


11. What did you want to become as a child? Labor and delivery nurse.


12. What do you miss? Conversations with my mom. Especially here recently.


13. What's your favorite brand of jeans? Whatever fits. I don't really care.


14. How many kids do you want? As many as God gives us.


15. If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go? To see my brothers in MP. I need to talk to them.


16. Who do you want to meet in person? Pioneer Woman. I need some cooking lessons.
17. What is your most challenging goal right now? Being patient in lots of different aspects of my life.


18. What’s your 5 year plan? Marriage! Babies! Buying a house! Photography!


19. Why is today special? We are on vacation!
20. What is my favorite sport to watch? Football. College or otherwise.


21. To play? Yeah, none.


22. What is your favorite piece/pieces of jewelry that you own? My moms wedding ring that was given to me after she died. The ring Chris bought me a couple of Christmases ago.


23. One thing nice about the person who sent this to me? No one sent it to me.

24. Favorite shows to watch on TV? Too many! TLC- pretty much anything on that channel. Big Brother. Man vs. Food. Real World. Food Network-Paula Deen. There are probably more...
Tagging:


Whoever reads this!

Top 10

What I'm not crazy about-
1-Waking up to an alarm clock
2-Seafood
3-Sweeping/mopping the floors
4-Texas summer heat
5-Not getting to see my dad/brothers as much as I'd like
6-Working out
7-Clutter
8-Disrespectful kids
9- Paying bills
10-Going to the doctor

Modern conveniences I wouldn't want to live without-
1-Air conditioning
2-Cell phone
3-Washer and dryer
4- Sunscreen
5-Cable TV
6-Laptop
7-My car
8-Texting
9-Wikipedia
10-Health insurance

Things to see and do before I die-
1-Get married!
2-Have babies
3-Go to Hawaii
4-Buy a house
5-Write a book
6-Open up my own bakery/photography studio
7-Learn how to bake bread
8- Get a credit card and pay it off every month-nope, still don't have one
9-Go back to school
10-Become a grandma

Things I would totally SPLURGE on if funds were unlimited-
1-Buy Chris his dream car
2-Give my dad/brothers money
3-Buy a house and a vacation house
4-Pay off Chris' school loans and medical bills
5-Take a LONG vacation all over the world-just Chris and I
6-Take our families on a separate vacation with us
7-I'd put money away for our kids to have in the future
8-I'd take cooking and photography classes
9-Buy Chris every electronic thing he's ever wanted
10-Buy a boat and RV

The BEST feelings-
1-Knowing I've met my soulmate at such a young age, and getting to spend the rest of our lives together!
2-Going to bed on cold sheets
3-Being with newborn babies
4-Having money in the bank
5-Gift giving
6-Putting a genuine smile on someone's face
7-Knowing the best is yet to come
8-A clean house
9-The time leading up to a big event you've been waiting weeks for! The anticipation.
10-I'll go ahead and say...the feelings of becoming parents for the first time.

Pass The Time.

Rules- You can only use one word to answer each question!

1. Where is your cell phone? Table

2. Your hair? Up

3. Your mother? Missed

4. Your father? Mt.Pleasant

5. Your favorite food? Salad

6. Your dream last night? None

7. Your favorite drink? Cranberry

8. Your dream/goal? Mom

9. What room are you in? Bed

10. Your hobby? Blogging

11. Your fear? Loss

12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Mommy

13. Where were you last night? Home

14. Something that you aren’t? Liar

15. Muffins? BananaNut

16. Wish list item? Camera

17. Where did you grow up? Texas

18. Last thing you did? Laundry

19. What are you wearing? Pajamas

20. Your TV? Off

21. Your pets? Scratch

22. Friends? Busy

23. Your life? Meh.

24. Your mood? Irritated.

25. Missing someone? Mom

26. Vehicle? Silver

27. Something you’re not wearing? Socks

28. Your favorite store? Target

29. Your favorite color? Aqua

30. When was the last time you laughed? Yesterday

31. Last time you cried? Sunday

32. Your best friend? Far

33. One place that you go to over and over? Target

34. One person who texts me regularly? Tyler

35. Favorite place to eat? Chuy's

ABC's Of Blogging

A. AREA CODE : 7*6*8



B. BED SIZE : Queen


C. CHORE YOU HATE : Making the bed and cleaning the bathroom! Now that we have (dark) wood floors in our room, keeping them clean is about to make the list as well!

D. DOG'S NAME : We don't have a dog but two dogs live with us- Ginger and Vegas.

E. ESSENTIAL "START THE DAY!" ITEM : Contacts/solution.


F. FAVORITE COLOR : Anything bright!


G. GOLD OR SILVER : Silver


H. HEIGHT : 5'6"


I. INSTRUMENTS YOU PLAY: None


J. JOB : I wish.


K. KIDS : I wish.?...


L. LIVING ARRANGEMENTS : We recently moved in with my aunt. But, my grandparents live here as well, so there are 8 of us here. Thankfully, Chris and I have our own space.


M. MOM'S NAME : Her name was Jinger.


N. NICKNAME : Depends-sometimes I'm called Ash.


O. OVERNIGHT HOSPITAL STAY : Never for myself, I stayed at the hospital nearly 2 weeks straight with my mom and then a month later I stayed overnight with my aunt when she had surgery. Oh, and of course I stayed with Chris for a couple of nights last November.


P. PET PEEVE : I have a lot-a few though- are people who are loud eaters/drinkers, when people bite their fingernails, when someone talks and I'm trying to watch a show on TV.


Q. QUOTE FROM A MOVIE : I don't know any. I don't watch movies in order to memorize a line from them. That's Chris.


R. RIGHTY OR LEFTY? : Right


S. SIBLINGS : Four younger brothers.


T. TIME YOU WAKE UP : Depends on the day.


U. UNDERWEAR : Yes.


V. VEGGIE YOU DISLIKE : Carrots.


W. WAYS/REASONS YOU ARE LATE : I don't know where I'm going.


X. XRAYS YOU'VE HAD : Chest.


Y. YUMMY FOOD YOU MAKE : Well recently, a meatloaf. Yum! Usually anything baked is good.


Z. ZOO ANIMALS YOU LIKE : Tigers

Three Wishes

IF YOU HAD THREE WISHES? WHAT WOULD YOU WISH FOR?

Wish #1- I would wish that Chris and I would be healthy for the rest of our lives!

Wish #2- I would wish that we would never have to worry about finances again. Money would grow on trees.

Wish #3- I would wish that we both got to spend more time with our families that aren't near us.

What would your three wishes be?

The 2009 Wrap Up

I couldn't think of a creative way to wrap up post about this year so I figured why not be like everyone else and just do a survey. Plus, it's a good way to learn more about us since this blog is still pretty new. Myself and Chris will both answer. Here we go!

1. What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?

Ashley- I hired a lawyer.

Chris- I got a job I actually enjoy, went through one round of chemo, and I shaved my head.

2. Did you keep your new year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?

Ashley- I slept through last new years. No resolutions. I probably won't make any this year.

Chris- Well, I played Monopoly all night yes the board game, last new years eve, so I didn't make any, I've never made a resolution and I don't plan on starting this year.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?

Ashley- No. A lot of people in 2010 that I know will though.

Chris- Uh, yeah...

4. Did anyone close to you die?

Ashley- No, thank goodness.

Chris- I don't think anyone close to me died.

5. What countries did you visit?
Ashley- I didn't even leave the state this year..and it was great!

Chris-None.

6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you didn't have in 2009?

Ashley- Low blood pressure, a JOB, A Canon EOS Rebel, a kitchen with a window.

Chris- I just want a million bucks, and my health. Ok, and NEW LAPTOP.

7. What dates from 2009 will be etched upon your memory, and why?

Ashley- March 14, my mom's been gone two years. April 16, I quit my job. November 21, Chris was diagnosed with cancer. December 14, Chris started his first round of chemo.

Chris- November 21st.

8. What was your biggest achievement of this year?

Ashley-Well since I haven't had a job to occupy my time I feel like I've been putting more into my relationship with Chris.

Chris- This year was a complete failure.

9. What was your biggest failure?

Ashley- Well not being able to get the job that I want, it's not really in my hands though I guess.

Chris- Do I still have to answer these? I guess not getting the job I interviewed for at Apple.

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?

Ashley- Stupid high blood pressure!

Chris- (Laughs) Gee, Yeah!

11. What was the best thing you bought?

Ashley- Haha bought? This year? I've been too broke this year. Nothing.

Chris- My SUPER NINTENDO I found on Craigslist! Yeah!

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?

Ashley- Meh..I'll answer for both of us. We both could use improvement in certain areas.

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?

Ashley- Previously, my previous employers. Currently, my cat because she keeps trying to make a hole under our couch.

Chris- Insurance companies.

14. Where did most your money go?

Ashley- Bills!

Chris- Well since Ashley doesn't have a job (laugh) I guess I'd have to say bills...nothing fun.

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?

Ashley- Well in August I was excited because I was supposed to be starting back to school in Januaury. Not happening now.

Chris- My interview with Apple..even though I didn't get the job.

16. What song will always remind you of 2009?

Ashley- Ew. Anything by The Fray. It's all over played.

Chris- Um, any of the Lady Gaga songs!

17. Compared to this time last year, are you: a) happier or sadder? b) thinner or fatter? c) richer or poorer?

Ashley- a) Happier. b) Chubbier(ha) c) More in debt.

Chris- a) Neutral b) Fatter c) Poorer!

18. What do you wish you'd done more of?

Ashley- Spent time with family. Cooked more.

Chris- I wish I would have had more fun in general.

19. What do you wish you'd done less of?

Ashley- I wish I'd eaten less fast food.

Chris- I wish I could stop saying "Ya know,..." before/after every sentence. Wow, random.

20. How did you spend Christmas?

Ashley- I went to my aunt's house. Had a meal, opened gifts, and played chicken foot!

Chris- Working! Then I was with Ashley doing what she did.

21. Did you fall in love with 2009?

Ashley- Heck no.

Chris-Definitely not.

22. What was your favorite TV program?

Ashley- Big Brother, Grey's Anatomy, and I finally got into Private Practice.

Chris- I didn't get to watch any of my favorite shows beacuse I had to work, but if I had to pick anyway I'd choose: Fringe, Heroes and Big Brother.

23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?

Ashley- "Hate" is such a strong word...but since you asked...Kidding.

Chris- Not anyone I can say. This is a public blog.

24. What was the best book you read?

Ashley- All of the Jodi Picoult's I've read and The Time Traveller's Wife.

Chris- House of Suns

25. What was your greatest musical discovery?

Ashley- Kings of Leon!!!!!!!!!

Chris- Interesting question...Um, I steal Ashley's answer.

26. What did you want and get?

Ashley- I can't think of anything. Oh wait, I got my blackberry storm this year. And hate it.

Chris- A knit cap. HAHAHA!

27. What did you want and not get?

Ashley- A camera. A JOB.

Chris- The Apple job and a new laptop and I never got my crap car fixed.

28. What was your favorite film of 2009?

Ashley-The Time Traveller's Wife was good. I can't think of any that I really LOVED though.

Chris- Oh hell, I gotta think. Still thinking...

29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?

Ashley- I went to a movie with my cousin ( My Sister's Keeper). I turned 23.

Chris- Damnit, I'm still on the last question. This year I worked SURPRISE! I turned 23.

30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?

Ashley- Winning a million dollars.

Chris- Normality

31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept of 2009?

Ashley- Comfort.

Chris- What she said.

32. What kept you sane?

Ashley- Chris

Chris- Ashley

33. What political issue stirred you the most?

Ashley- I don't care.

Chris- Healthcare Reform.

34. Who did you miss?

Ashley- My mom

Chris- My mom . Family. Best Friend.

35. Who was the best new person you met?

Ashley- I can't think of anyone.

Chris- No one.

36. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009.

Ashley- Listen to your body!

Chris- Go to the doctor. When in doubt, get it checked out!