Friday, December 5, 2008

Keepin' It Real....

Whew!  It's Friday and my heads finally above water.   I've been tagged and tagged so I need to get on  the ball here....

A few weeks ago Plantbuddy of Water Once a Week a frequent participant of Beverly's Pink Saturday and Sally's Blue Monday tagged me with this game.  I need to list 8 Random things about me and  then choose 8 bloggers to join in the fun.  
I've decided to change my list up a bit and list 8 of my favorite things and then 8 of my Pet Peeves.

8 Favorites
  1. Miniature Schnauzers
  2. French Fries/Mashed Potatoes/Baked Potatoes/
  3. Daisies
  4. Minnesota State Fair
  5. Hydrangeas
  6. Summertime
  7. Pasta
  8. Babies

8 Pet Peeves
  1. When the fridge door opens on the wrong side in kitchen photos or decorator shows.
  2. Salt on my SUV.
  3. Mothers that don't put warm footwear (just socks) on their baby's feet in the winter.
  4. Water spots on and around my sinks.  I must wipe out the sink and the faucet after each use so that it is clean and shiny.
  5. Cords showing from lamps, TV's, and computers.
  6. Viagra commercials.
  7. The volume of TV commercials and the needing to mute the TV when they come on and "blast" you out of the room.
  8. The person at the stoplight turning left in front of you that finally puts their blinker on at the last moment.

Ma'dame French from British Colonial Love Affair  tagged me with the latest game going around.  I need to list 10 Honest Things About Me...then pass it on to 7 others.

10 Honest Things About Me
  1. I drink Diet Coke for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  2. I hate going to work.   Don't get me wrong I like my job (most days) but I really am a homebody and I stay home every chance I can get.
  3. I wish that I could have had more children.  I feel bad for Jacob because he does not have any siblings.
  4. I avoid highways at all cost.  Thank goodness for the "avoid highways" check box on map quest.
  5. Cooking and baking are my thing.   I do "down home" and "made from scratch" whenever possible.
  6. Really, I am quite shy.
  7. I am a big sissy, I don't venture out of my comfort zone of about a 5 mile radius,
  8. I never eat breakfast.  That's probably why I am fat.
  9. I am a handbag snob.  Bring on the Coach, the Dooney's, the Brighton's, the Juicy, etc.
  10. I always alter and modify the house plans printed in magazines and in the newspaper.
Allgrins from DaisyRae's Garden tagged me with this game of Addictions.  I need to list 5 addictions and pass it on to 5 bloggers.

5 Addictions
  1. diet coke
  2. potato chips & dip
  3. Altoids gum
  4. Coach Handbags
  5. Gingham checks, apparently I have them in every room of my house (and blogging, of course)
Finally,  it's the Christmas Tag Game.   You may list as many things as you like that reflects your love of Christmas.

  1. The gathering of family and friends.
  2. Sharing in spirit and talents.
  3. Watching Rudolph, Frosty, Nestor, Little Drummer Boy, Prancer, etc.
  4. Baking Christmas cookies with Jacob, my Mom, and my niece Amanda
  5. Christmas music (although I have been listening since the beginning of November)
  6. Shopping, shopping and more shopping - finding that perfect gift for each person
  7. Watching Miles open his little present - it is so cute.
  8. I love to watch Jacob's face when he comes down the stairs to Santa's surprises.
  9. The Christmas tree lit up at night and reflecting into the bow of the windows.
  10. Okay, last one - my Dad is here now glaring at me with his shopping list in hand -
  11. the potlucks, the cookie exchanges, and the gifts of chocolates and popcorn and cashews 
  12. from referring dentists and patients at work..... (the numbers wouldn't stop and I don't
  13. have time to fix it....)
Come on Down!  Here's the next contestants on the TAG GAME:
  1. Gollum  @ Designs By Gollum
  2. Kathi  @ Lavender, Lace & Thyme
  3. Sally @ Smiling Sally
  4. Sally @ Salmagundi
  5. Pantbuddy @ Water Once a Week
  6. D @ D's Daydreams
  7. Robyn @ Scraps & Journals
  8. Sweetie @ Sweetie's World
Pick whichever tag you want to complete or choose them all.   Have Fun!   ~ Robyn




10 comments:

Bridget said...

Robyn, We are so much alike! Although, I don't really have a thing for the MN state fair! lol
Count me in on the Diet Coke, handbags, babies, shy, baking, breakfast and highways! I've been to your neck of the woods and the freeway systems there with all of the changes you have to make to get into town would give me major anxiety! Plus, I hate to drive over bridges and you have soooo much water there!
P.s. I'll take regular Altoids, I don't chew gum--too much dental work!

Anonymous said...

MY GOODNESS.YOU MUST BE TAGGED OUT.WHEW!...ANN

Salmagundi said...

Thanks for the award and tag!! I think I will do the Christmas Spirit tag. At this point, I can't get enough Christmas. Thanks again, Sally

jerseygirl211 said...

Hi Robyn,

Don't worry about not being able to visit my blog, I can only imagine how busy you are these days. I'm content just knowing that you are okay and enjoying life as much as you can.

Hugs to you and Jacob.
'D'

nikkicrumpet said...

OH MY GOSH...I always thought I was the only one that altered blueprints! I swear I can't see a blueprint without my fingers shaking and having to grab the nearest pencil or pen. Luckily in my job I get to do it all the time without people thinking I'm a freak. I used to go buy those house plan magazines just so I could "improve" on all the layouts!

Bridget said...

I have an award for you! : )

Picket said...

Wow girl you need a trophy for all that! Wow that was some great info girl! But the viagra commercials???? Girl??? lol lol Have a great weekend sweetie!

SmilingSally said...

There are many things we have in common! But, this is one thing that is different: I eat breakfast every day ... and I'm fat! Go figure!

Kathi~Lavender, Lace and Thyme said...

I loved reading your tags, thank you for passing it on, I'll have to try to get it done this week :).

Vylat said...

Enjoyed reading and chuckling at all of your tag items. I know what you mean about being sound blasted by TV commercials. And viagra, please stop!!
OK, you tagged me back. I think I'll do your Christmas one.