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have i been on hiadus or what? holy cow, i have not blogged forevs. this is why i don't consider myself a good blog author peeps. i am a sucky face blogger. i have now repented and will promise to do better in the future ok?

so here's the deal-e-o. my super great pal Rachel who is one of the greatest things to ever happen in my life (love you, mean it), did this fun little questionnaire on her blog. so i decided to try and be cool like her. (she was nominated for the Liebster blogging award, that's where the questions come from).


The Liebster Award.
here are the rules:
**list 5 things about yourself**
**answer 11 questions your nominee made for you** (I just used Rachels who used a lovely gal named Lizi's)
**choose your own 11 favorite blogs to nominate** (I won't nominate but I'm hoping some of you play along, I want to know your answers!)


My Five Things
1-i am super good at keeping secrets. i mean, really, super good. i am a vault.

2-i have an irrational fear of sharks. at least my dad says it's irrational. i am pretty sure that being afraid of being attacked without warning, trapped in the razor sharp jaws of a 12 foot beast and being eaten to death sounds pretty rational. that's just me though.

3-i cannot go to sleep at night without reading. i have read 52 books this year (reading the 53, 54 and 55th right now) reading is my thing.

4-every year i think of all the foods that i hate and i try them again. the older i get the more adventurous i become with food. i will honestly try anything.

5-i am nearly certain that my bladder is postioned behind my eyes. i cry SO easily. i am very sensative when it comes to movies, songs, etc., but i am especially emotional when it comes to my kids. when i see them experience something or get excited about something it honestly rocks my socks and i can't contain it. or, if i get really excited about something, like seeing a play or a movie i tend to cry at the beginning, it's ridiculous. i mean, who sits in a theater about to see the Nutcracker Ballet and cries BEFORE it starts. i do.

Rachel's/Lizi's Questions
1. What is your favorite animal and what does that say about you?
i honestly cannot even think of a favorite. i guess a dog?? does that mean i am loyal or dumb enough to chase my own tail? not sure. i can honestly say though that i have never met a dog that i didn't love.

2. What is your first memory?
oh my gosh, this question is so funny because this total creeper at work asked me this when i told him that i was afraid of ghosts. he was trying to psychoanalyze me and he was DIS.GUS.TING. anyway, first memory. playing with my favorite dolls with my sister. i was 3 she was 4.

3. Who has made the biggest impact on who you are today?
impossible to give credit to just one person. i feel like everyone who i come in contact with impacts me, but i would have to say that Flavia Fleischer has made an incredible impact on me and i wouldn't be the person that i am today if i hadn't met her.

4. If you could be any celebrity who would you be and why?
i wouldn't want to be a celebrity, but if i could meet one i would meet Ryan Reynolds. no explanation needed.

5. What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas. i love the trees, the lights, the celebration of the birth of the Savior, the cookies, the candies, the family time, I LOVE IT ALL!

6. What is a movie you have cried in?
a better question would be what movie haven't i cried in.


7. Who/what has inspired you?
i am inspired by beauty, art, music, love, people who are just good. i love the idea of being good and doing good for no reason.

8. Where is the best vacation location?
anyplace where there is a beach and/or amazing food!

9. What goals do you have for the next year?
i have SO many goals.
be more kind
be less judgemental
get my finances in order
nationally certify for my career
get my degree (darn you math!)
write in my journal everyday
pray daily
read the scriptures daily

10. What were you like in high school?
pathetic. haha i was really insecure and i searched for self-worth by dating and chasing after boys who weren't worth my time. i so wish that i could redo high school with the confidence that i have now. i think it would have been much more enjoyable.

11. What makes you happy?
my family. my husband, my babies. there is such amazing joy that fills my heart when one of my kids is laughing. baby girl started to laugh the other day and it was the sweetest sound i ever heard. i love to talk with my friends and know that they are happy. i love the people in my life and will defend them with everything that i have. i love people. i love talking to people. chocolate makes me happy. also, strangely, the feeling of super sore muscles and knowing that my workout just kicked my butt. that makes me happy.

all of this post was written before the horrific tragedy last week. my heart goes out to those families who lost their sweet babies. God bless you all. i am praying for you.

~hugs