Everybody has already done this survey.
I’m super late to the party, which is fine by me because somebody has to be fashionable late and obviously I’m fashionable. Alright so maybe I just like to think so, but since I don’t own a pair of Crocs, I’d say there’s hope.
My girl, Madison, tagged me in this ABC survey so long ago she’s probably forgotten about it. Plus she’s back at school now, and I’m sure she’s already buried under a mountain of paperwork. Or perhaps, she’s having a wild night of debauchery. One can only hope. Hint, hint. Part of the college experience is wild nights of debauchery with friends, so go get wild; in moderation of course, but wild nonetheless.
On with the survey.
A- Attached or single? Attached. Locked and loaded to the Hubby, despite the Cheese Man’s attempts to whisk me away. His cheese may be good, but the Hubby is the total package. I said package (snort).
B- Best friend? My besties are two lovely ladies I went to college with way back when, and yes, we took part in more wild nights of debauchery than I care to admit, except I just did. I don’t regret a single moment or crazy time, although getting a record expunged takes some serious work….I kid.
Side note: I thought I was “fat” when all of these picture were taken. I know I’m a fool, but this is proof we don’t always see ourselves clearly and most times we’re our own worst critic. Lesson to be learned: go easy on yourself and stop wasting time worrying about an extra five pounds because it’s not worth it and chances are you look beautiful.
C- Cake or pie? I’m a big fan of pie because they’re usually crammed with fruit, and we all know I have a serious fruit addiction. I can also make a mean apple pie, and I find store-bought versions to be mildly offensive.
Come to me, and I will teach you to make pie.
D- Day of choice? It used to be Saturday because I could sleep in (until the ripe old hour of 8 a.m., 9 a.m. if I’m lucky) and frolic in the kitchen all the live long day, but since the Hubby comes home from school on Friday’s, that’s my new favorite day. Frolicking still happens, just not in the kitchen…well, except that one time.
E- Essential item? My iPhone; I wouldn’t leave home without it, although considering part of my real job is being accessible twenty-four seven, I have to carry it and hope to hell I’m not needed. In hindsight, looking to hell might not be the best idea.
F- Favorite color? Green. You thought I was going to say something like pink or sparkles, right. Wildcard bitches. Don’t get me wrong, I love glittery things, but I don’t even own any glitter. I do have one sequined tank top though; see note above about being fashionable.
If the table could talk, I’m sure it would say, “Go ahead and put those things wherever you want.”
G- Gummy bears or worms? Neither. Back in the day, sugar candy was my crack. Now, I just say no to drugs because Crack is Whack.
H- Hometown? Buffalo, what, what!
I- Indulgence? “Me” time, although I wouldn’t call this an indulgence so much as a necessity.
J- January or July? July and not only because it’s sunny and warm, but because January is one of my busiest times at the office. I work in an Accounting Department, which means it’s balls to the wall from October to February. January might as well be the eye of the storm.
K- Kids? Nope, and has anyone else seen the Time magazine article: The Childfree Live: When Having It All Means Not Having Children? It’s controversial and interesting, but then again most controversial things are interesting.
L- Life isn’t complete without…? My Hubby, my family, my friends, my felines.
Here’s a new picture of the nephew. I covet his shoes.
M- Marriage date? April 23rd. Confession: I forgot our anniversary this past year (sorry Hubby) and ended up making a homemade card with construction paper and crayons. Sadly no glitter, because we don’t own any, and I wasn’t willing to cut apart my sequined tank top just for a little sparkle. I’m certain I included a dirty limerick though.
N- Number of siblings? Two brothers, one older and one younger, which goes a long way towards explaining my eight year old boy sense of humor. Case in point, I’m still giggling over the use of the word package.
O- Oranges or apples? Apples, only because they’re easier to eat. Plus you can’t slather oranges in peanut butter. Or I suppose you could, but you really probably shouldn’t. I wouldn’t recommend it, but I do recommend wild nights of debauchery so you should obviously listen to me. I clearly have my priorities in order.
P- Phobias? Creepy, crawly bugs. Go ahead and google House Centipede (they’re so disturbing I can’t link to them) and you’ll know what gives me night terrors. Not only do they do exist, but they live in my basement. Sometimes they come out and upstairs. Shudder.
Q- Quotes? I like this quote simply because I can relate to it on a very emotional level.
I have been in the storm before, where the rug was snatched out from under me, where my world was crumbling around me and a loved one’s health was no longer a certainty. My storm lasted almost two years, and in that time, I stood and I weathered it. I might not have stood proud and I certainly didn’t stand tall, but I stood dammit because that’s what you do. If you’re lucky, and I was, you come out stronger and better for it.
R- Reasons to smile? Surviving the storm. It gives me a reason to smile every day.
S- Season of choice? I’m a seasons girl so I can’t pick one, or rather I won’t pick one, because I love them all equally. Since we are on the cusp of Fall though, I will share my reasons for loving that particular season: the crisp cool air, sleeping with blankets at night, curling up by the fireplace with a great book, apples (NOT pumpkins you crazy, obsessed bloggers; I still heart you though), the changing leaves, sweater dresses and knee-high boots; further reminders of why I’m fashionable.
T- Tag 5 People… Nope, not gonna do it. Wouldn’t be prudent.
U- Unknown fact about me? I’m fashionable. Oh wait, I told you that already. How about, I was a total tomboy growing up.
V- Vegetable? Are you kidding me? This is even worse than the seasons question. I flat-out refuse to pick a favorite, and you can’t make me.
W- Worst habit? I’m not a great listener, but I will say it’s something I’m aware of and working on. Here’s the thing, everybody has some kind of ugly habit, but knowing it and choosing to do something about it is a beautiful thing.
X- X-rays or Ultrasounds? Ok, that’s a weird question. I suppose I opt for whichever one is medically necessary at the time.
Y- Your favorite food? Again, not picking. Although I do love fruit…and cheese and any type of potato. Oh wait, don’t forget about pizza or vegetables. Or veggie pizzas for that matter.
Z- Zodiac sign? Pisces. I’m swimming with the fishes like a boss; a Mob Boss that is.
Your turn. Answer any of the questions above. Try picking your favorite vegetable or food.
LOVE the old pics of you- hilariously adorable, and looove that quote. (Also I giggled at the line about the cheese man!)
The cheese man is no laughing matter. That is a delicate situation my friend. 😉
Ha ha!! We have so much in common that I didn’t even realize! No babies for me either, also a middle child and dude….buffalo?? I didn’t know you were a buffalo girl!!! We used to go shopping there all the time growing up in toronto. North Tanawanda baby! lol
I will say, you are bat shit crazy for saying you love winter. Weirdo.
I actually live in Cleveland (so it’s possible I filled out that question wrong; oops), although I was born and raised in Buffalo. We get lots of Canadian shoppers in Buffalo.
Winter means more cozy fires, snow angels, sledding, white Christmas, caroling, owning the snow blower and best of all, no yard work!
X-ray or Ultrasound? Is there anyone who really thinks that’s an interesting question? Weirdos. Anyway, I’m also a Fall girl because I hate 90 humid degrees, hate 90 inches of snow but live in Michigan, which means we can have either of those things in a week. But I love the changing leaves and being able to wear a sweatshirt and watch baseball, football and hockey in the same day. Winning!
Also on the veggie question. It’s impossible to choose, but I would go with either broccoli or asparagus. I eat both every day, regardless of the season.
Both good choices; I’m a huge fan of asparagus despite its digestive quirks or maybe because of them. 😉
I love how you tagged me “my girl.” It makes me feel so hip… Like I’m in the IN crowd and everything 🙂
I am sorry to burst your hopes and dreams for me, but I have no intentions of wild nights. Unless you count a rowdy game of PicWits or Apples to Apples.
I know that you already provided a disclaimer for the pictures, but I just want to reassure you that you were not fat. On the contrary, seeing old pictures of you has kind of made my day. Your court jester-esque costume is awesome.
I did it. I googled the house centipede. I immediately regretted it.
Great answer for Q. I really like learning more about you Meghan. Thanks for filling this out! 😀
Haha you’d be surprised those games can lead to some CRAZY nights. Not to mention that they make for awesome drinking games 😉
Um hello, you are in the “in crowd,” even if it’s only just me and you.
I’m glad you liked the pictures; it was a nice stroll down memory lane for me, and I’m sorry about the centipede thing. Yuck. Just yuck.
I LOVE your longer hair! And your sparkly tank top! And your homemade apple pie! (sensing a trend here?)
You know now that Hubby is away studying his tushie off during the week the cheese man could fill that void… 😉
I’ve either spent too much time with my kiddos at school or talking with you because I too spent half your post laughing at your use of package!
I’m surprised you don’t have a favorite veggie, I may love them all as much as the next girl but broccoli will always be my favorite. Unless tomatoes are in season, but technically those are a fruit so broccoli it is!
Egads no. I would never betray the Hubby, even for cheese, which is saying a lot.
There’s nothing wrong with giggling about the word package. In fact, talking about it now has sent me into another tailspin of inappropriate words and phrases. Hee, hee.
I could never pick a favorite veggie. It’s be like choosing a favorite feline, and I won’t do that either.
“Me” time is definitely considered a necessity for me also, although I might considered the chocolate typically involved in that “me” time an indulgence…;-)
Chocolate is a necessity too. 😉
Whenever I look at pictures of myself from my younger years, I seriously want to kick myself for ever thinking that I was “fat” or not pretty enough. Holy.snap what the hell was wrong with me? I love those old pics of you, although I’m not used to seeing you with so much hair so it took a few seconds to pick you out. And I’m sorry but I refuse to think about House Centipedes. We had those in our basement when I was growing up and they’re seriously what nightmares are made of. That’s one of the perks of living in a condo – not as many creepy crawlies.
Right?! To think of all the time I wasted lamenting a couple extra pounds. It’s ridiculous and I looke fabulous, if I do say so myself.
I had longer and naturally curly hair my entire life and then three years ago, I took it all off and I haven’t looked back since.
That is a seriously good perk. No creepy crawlies would be a reason I’d move. 🙂
Love the throwback photos…so fun to look at :)! I always thought of myself more as a cake person but that pie is making me think otherwise….and given that pie almost always comes with ice cream, it’s 2 steps ahead of cake. Let’s be honest- everything tastes better served a la mode ;)!
I know. I didn’t even get into the ice cream that always accompanies pie. It’s a natural blend of wondeful things. Cake is so overrated….well unless you’re talking about frosting.
I thought I was the only person unable to pick a favorite food!!!!! such a glutton of me :s
Funny pics, love the one of your nephew… he definitely has his own fashion sense!!!! hilarious!!
Isn’t he just the cutest?! I heart him.
Seriously, this has GOT to be one of my favorite posts from you! Notice I said, “one of” because just in the case of a favorite vegetable or fruit, one could never be singled out from the rest! I love the throwback 90’s pics (with the quintessential platform sandals (seriously why did we all love those so much?), the sparkles (and lack thereof), and as always, the hints at your salacious ways (“Frolicking still happens, just not in the kitchen…well, except that one time”), but what I love MOST is that quote and the emotional connection with it. I too have weathered a pretty scary ass storm….category ten on the Richter scale for sure. I may not have been able to stand the entire time, but I picked myself up, dusted myself off, and DEFINITELY came out on the other side as a MUCH stronger person. Sometimes, as time goes by, I forget that. I forget how proud of myself I should be. Thank you for the reminder! 🙂
Happy to be of service. 🙂
This was fun to read and get to know you a little more! And those old picture are classic! I’m sorry for liking pumpkin (hides face in shame).
Hey, there’s no shame here, even if you do like pumpkin. 🙂
I do find the pumpkin frenzy that embraces the blog world to be a little over the top, but some might say the same thing about me and yolk porn or veggies. I say to each their own.
You looked so much . . . taller . . . in your youth. What happened?
I don’t need to google House Centipedes, I’ve got an understanding with the Ceiling House Centipedes that have been spotted on my bedroom and kitchen ceilings, yes, during this deployment. Thank heaven they were spotted on the ceiling prior to the deployment as well. But I’ve lived in Hawaii (I see your House Centipede, which can fit into a snack size baggie if I were so inclined, and raise you a Tropical Centipede–cue my son’s musical choices–which, and I speak from personal experience here, can not be easily stuffed into a snack size baggie) so apparently I am less freaked out by bugs and wiener dogs than the next kid.
I like that quote, and I think it is apt.
I think the extra height must have been the shoes or else I had better posture back then.
I do not want to meet the Tropical Centipede under any circumstances. I also don’t want to think about centipedes hanging out on bedroom ceilings. If I have nightmares tonight, I’m blaming you.
I loved reading this; it is so sweet and personal. My favorite veggie is spinach, hands down!
Spinach is a good one. Especially with some hard boiled eggs, smoked cheddar and a warm vinaigrette. Mmmm, spinach.