I have been tagged by Sarah, an amazing woman and friend from my Kanakuk days that I’m so glad to have reconnected with through blogging! I’m a sucker for these things and although I have lots to do before we go out of town tomorrow, I’d rather be doing this 
THE RULES:
Step 1: respond and rework—answer the questions on your own blog, replace one question that you dislike with a question of your own invention, add one more question of your own.
Step 2: tag—eight other untagged people.
Make a list of things you can see without getting up: I am on my sofa where I can pretty much see everything else in the house (aside from the two bedrooms down the hall). So I will list the things I wish I could NOT see. Clutter on my kitchen table. A bag of dog food on the kitchen counter. The dog’s crate in the living room. Decorative pillows stacked on top of the fridge so that Samson won’t destroy them…noticing a theme?
Favorite football team: my Auburn Tigers, and by default, the Florida State Seminoles
What is your favorite thing to wear? breezy sundresses as soon as the thermometer rises above 75 degrees.
What color is your bedroom? pale greyish blue. we took on the task of painting the bedroom last spring because I wanted it to feel completely different when we moved in together (I’d already lived here for over 2 years). we’ll never paint anything ourselves ever again. if we can help it…
What’s the last thing you read/are currently reading? I’m embarrassed to say…it’s been a while since I’ve finished a book. I read Allure magazine cover to cover every month though ;o)
Do you nap a lot? I LOVE to nap. I would nap every single day if I could. I don’t know why, but I always sleep better during the day.
Who was the last person you hugged? Brian, my husband, while he was studying hard for the CPA last night. He’s amazing. I love him.
What’s your current obsession/addiction? getting back in shape and photography. I’m trying to save/earn the money for a super nice camera so I can learn to take gorgeous pictures.
What was the last thing you said aloud? “I love you”, to Brian as he was leaving for work.
What Web sites do you always visit when you go online? msn.com, gmail, facebook, wordpress dashboard
What was the last thing you bought? a new bra to replace the almost brand new one that samson destroyed.
What are you listening to right now? Sex and the City the Movie
What is something you wish you could do more? clean and organize (also should read “wish I would do more”)
What gives you hope? Jesus! Hope is actually one of my favorite characteristics of Christ–I have to agree with Sarah on this one.
What is your favorite weather, and why? when the weather first starts to feel like spring. the sunshine and warmth just makes me happy and gives me energy…I joke sometimes that I’m “solar powered.”
What time do you usually get up? umm…depends on whether Samson is staying home or going to puppy daycare (judge all you want, but it’s the only way I can stay sane and he can get his energy out). It can be anywhere from 8-11:30 or 12. I’ve had trouble sleeping at night lately…
What is your most challenging goal right now? motivating myself to get back “out there” and find a job or place to volunteer (or both)
Say something to the person who tagged you: Sarah, I have loved learning more about you through your blog! I admired you when we worked together at Kanakuk, and admire you even more today for the way you love Jesus and your family. I’m definitely filing away some of the things you do with your kids for when I have them one day…I LOVE your Christmas traditions by the way!
If you could have a house–totally paid for, fully furnished–anywhere in the world, where would you want it to be? definitely ON the beach…but I’m not sure where…probably somewhere I’ve never been, like Southern California. I need to be close to a big city, but love the laid-back feel of beach towns. It just fits me.
Favorite vacation spot? Destin, Florida. Simple, but beautiful and within driving distance from Birmingham.
What is your favorite children’s book? I’m gonna have to think about this one…it’s been a while since I’ve read a children’s book. I do love the Polar Express, mostly for it’s gorgeous illustrations. I couldn’t tell you what it’s about though.
Name one thing you just can’t resist no matter how bad it is for you: chips and queso and frozen margaritas (particularly from Cocina Superior)
If you could meet anyone famous – dead or alive – who would it be? Definitely Jesus. How cool would that be? (stolen from Sarah)
Have you ever met anyone famous? If so who? The most famous person I’ve ever met is Ruby from the reality tv show. I was so enamored by her it was ridiculous.
If you could have any job in the world , what would it be? I would love to be an actress. Not for the money or the fame (although the money would be NICE), but I think it would be great to pick your schedule (sorta) and transform yourself all the time. I thrive on change.
Who is your hero? My husband. Just when I think I couldn’t admire him any more…he goes and does something that completely takes by breath away.
If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be? I would move. Somewhere completely new, preferably close to the ocean, but also a big(ger) city.
I am now going to tag:
You are so sweet! This was fun to read
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If it is any consolation…..Brett and I painted a room when we had been married for only 2 months….and it has seriously been our biggest trial to date. BUT, we painted our ENTIRE house last spring and did much better. Knowing each other better helped, I think, but it was still probably the 2nd biggest trial of our marriage LOL.
And I do not like dogs at all, so the fact that yours goes to doggy day care made me smile…i wish I had thought of that when we used to have a dog