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    Friday Feast #3

    April 14, 2006 - By 

    Appetizer What movie soundtracks do you own? Hmm..I own quite a few soundtracks. The ones I can think off the top of my head are: Dirty Dancing El Dorado Aida Phantom of the Opera and a bunch more… Soup How much cash do you usually carry with you? $20 or less Salad Are you more comfortable around men or women? Why? It depends on the situation, but usually women. And the reason is because I relate to women better. Main Course What is the most mischievous thing you remember doing as a child? I painted my Grandmother’s dresser with her…

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    Friday Feast #2

    April 7, 2006 - By 

    Appetizer Name a trait you share with your parents or your children. I’ve realized lately that my 2 year old how observant he is. He notices change quickly. That’s a trait that I have. I notice even minor changes quickly. I’m not sure if that’s always a good trait to have though. 🙂 Soup List 3 qualities of a good leader, in your opinion. Consistent Fair Flexible Salad Who is your favorite television chef? Rachael Ray Main Course Share a story about a gift you received from someone you love. I’ve received so many wonderful gifts throughout my life. In…

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    Friday Feast #1

    March 31, 2006 - By 

    Appetizer Name 3 things that you think are strange. People who think they should use a turn signal when the car in front of them is turning and they’re not. That irks me! People who go on Fear Factor. Parents who don’t take an active roll in their childrens’ lives. Soup What was the last ceremony you attended? My husband’s grandfather’s funeral. Salad What is one lesson you have learned in the past year? I’m learning to see constructive critism as helpful and not personal. Main Course Tell us about one of your childhood memories. I remember riding my bike…

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    26 Random Questions and Answers

    January 23, 2006 - By 

    Got this from Monica: 1. You have $10 and need to buy snacks at a gas station; what do you buy? Diet Coke and M&M’s 2. If you had to be reincarnated as some sort of sea dwelling creature, what would you be? a seahorse…so the men can carry the babies! 3. Who’s your favorite redhead? My sister, Nikki

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    Four Real…

    January 8, 2006 - By 

    Four jobs you’ve had in your life: Braums in high school and during the summers while in college. I did everything from cook to stocker to cashier to ice cream dipper. College of Education at Texas Tech University – Data entry City of Auburn Mayor’s Office – Receptionist Teacher Four movies you could watch over and over: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off 16 Candles Spiderman Finding Nemo Four places I’ve lived: Fort Worth, TX Lubbock, TX Auburn, AL …I only have 3! Four TV shows you love to watch: Trading Spaces CSI The Biggest Loser Without a Trace Four places you’ve…

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    A Year In Review 2005

    December 26, 2005 - By 

    A Year In Review: January 1. Did you have a new year’s resolution this year? I’m sure I did… 2. Who kissed you at midnight? Rob 3. Does it snow where you live? Snow? What’s that? 4. Do you like hot chocolate? kind of 5. Have you ever been to Times Square to watch the ball drop? No.

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    My Experience at Riverdance

    November 7, 2005 - By 

    For those that know me well know that my love for dancing is profound. I started dancing when I was 3 years old. I danced up through high school on the dance/kick squad. So watching the dancers come out and dance their hearts out evoked such a great emotion. The first dance struck such deep emotions that tears trickled from my eyes. With each tear that dropped, the emotion I felt in the pit of my stomach grew stronger and stronger. Thoughts of high school dancing days ran through my head as I watched. Memories of the bright stadium lights…

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    ABC’s of Me…

    October 20, 2005 - By 

    Saw this on Paige’s blog! Felt like doing a meme! Act your age? I think so. Born on what day of the week? I think Friday. Chore you hate? Mopping. Dad’s name? Kent Essential makeup item? eye liner Favorite actor? Tom Hanks Gold or silver? Silver Hometown? Fort Worth, Tx Instruments you play? Used to play the flute. Job title? 5th grade teacher (cop, parent, doctor, psychologist, counselor, etc. etc. etc. – so many jobs when you teach) Kids? 2 boys Living Arrangements? Living with 2boys, hubby, dog, mice, and fish in a two story house…wanting a bigger house someday…

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    I’m From…

    July 30, 2005 - By 

    I found this from CJ’s Site. Thought I do it… I am from peanut butter, from Bounce Laundry Softner and Legos. I am from the 2 story house, loving, funny, cheesy sausage balls. I am from the fern, hibiscus, honey, and the hot humid air. I am from movie watching and short-tempered, from Rob and Drew and Alex. I am from the traveler and hard-working. From “Did you do your homework?” and “Did you clean behind your ears?”. I am from christian, listening and talking to the Lord each day. I’m from Fort Worth, Tx and Ireland, Chili and bacon…

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    50 Questions

    June 8, 2005 - By 

    1. Your name spelled backwards: natsrl (not going to use my real name) 2. Where were your parents born? Fort Worth, TX 3. What is the last thing you downloaded onto your computer? iTunes html thingy 4. What’s your favorite restaurant? Chili’s 5. Last time you swam in a pool? last summer 6. Have you ever been in a school play? no 7. How many kids do you want? 2 8. Type of music you dislike most? rap 9. Are you registered to vote? Yes 10. Do you have cable? Yes 11. Have you ever ridden on a moped? No…