What makes you awesome? Friend Makin' Mondays

For those of you that are new here, occasionally I partake in Friend Makin Monday, hosted by Kenz at All the Weigh.


So this week we're supposed to say 5 things that are awesome about ourselves. How hard is that? 
I spend most of my days pointing out all of my bad qualities, so thinking of 5 good ones is going to be HARD!!
But totally worth it.


1.) I'm generous. A lot of times to a very uncomfortable fault, but nonetheless, I love to give. Gifts. Time. Whatever.


2.) I can make people laugh. You may not notice, but I have a seriously dry sense of humor. And occasionally I can get a chuckle or two from friends.


3.) I'm loyal. Make me your friend and you won't regret it. I will do anything for my friends. And these days true friends are few and far between.


4.) I'm responsible. That means that you can totally count on me. To show up to work on time, to get the job done, to do the right thing.


5.) I'm honest. Again, sometimes to a fault. The things that I say aren't always what you want to hear, but I mean them. All of them. And sometimes that means that people don't like my very much, but I'm okay with that.

Friend Makin' Mondays

Linking up again over at All the Weigh. I took a little vacay over the weekend and I'm still catching up!

FMM: A Few More Gender-Friendly Questions

1) What is your favorite physical feature?  
My eyes. Hands down.

2) List three adjectives that describe you. 
Sassy, Dependable, Loyal.

3) How old were you when you had your first kiss? 
Um, what' s 8th grade? 12? 13? Somewhere in there.

4) Do you believe in God? 
YES!!! And I am so grateful that I live with His grace.

5) How often do you watch the news?
 Never. Unless someone else has it on. I know I'm ignorant. And totally not proud. But that is the state of my life right now. 2 year olds prefer to watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

Friend Makin' Mondays

I'm linking up with Kenz today for a little Friend Makin' Monday. 

You should join the fun too, and Give the Boys a Chance.

FMM: Giving the Boys A Chance

1. Who is your pick for the Final Four? 

 Um, I don't know about the Final Four, and I actually have a really strong hatred dislike for college basketball, but, because I am an alum... San Diego State! Aztecs fight!

2. What is your favorite workout/fitness activity? 

Running. Me, my music, my running shoes and the pavement. The only real alone time that I get these days. I'm not super great at it, but I don't care.

3. Do you have a favorite healthy snack? Something that REALLY hits the

spot? 

Bananas. And I recently discovered almonds. I know I'm kind of late, but YUM!

4. What is your dream car? 

I could care less about cars. As long as it gets me from here to there dependably it doesn't matter. Thus the reason that I drive a minivan. I promised myself that I never would, but it's the best choice for my family right now.

5. Have you set any goals for yourself this month? What are they? 

Maybe that's my problem. I haven't set an actual goal for myself in a while.

Friend Makin' Mondays

Totally not feeling the motivation today, so I decided to join Friend Makin' Mondays again. Hosted by Kenz, of course. If you don't know what to do, just copy and paste the following in to your blog and change your answers to your own, then link up over at All the Weigh!

Answer each question using only one word...

1. Where is your cell phone? downstairs

2. Your most significant other? Husband

3. Your hair? Brown

4. Your mother? awesome

5. Your father? Um...

6. Your favorite? giggles

7. Your dream last night? twins (YIKES!)

8. Your favorite drink? diet coke (I know it's two words, not my fault)

9. Your dream/goal? healthy

10. What room you are in? office

11. Your hobby? kids

12. Your fear? failing

13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? here

14. Where were you last night? sleeping

15. Something that you aren't? edited

16. Muffins? absolutely

17. Wish list item? clothes

18. Where you grew up? California

19. Last thing you did? naps

20. What are you wearing? pajamas

21. Your TV? off

22. Your pets? gone

23. Friends? some

24. Your life? overwhelming

25. Your mood? discouraged

26. Missing someone? Husband

27. One place that I go to over and over? preschool

28. Something you want: time

29. Your favorite store? Target

30. Your favorite color? blue

Friend Makin' Mondays

Had a rough weekend, followed by a little bit of the yuckies today. Good thing you don't have to actually hear my voice, since I don't have one.


So I'm linking up with Kenz.

What's in your DVR?

1. The Biggest Loser.  Obvs. I'm a little bit behind, so no spoilers here. I always get mad at them when they get upset with a 2 or 3 pound loss. I would love a 2 or 3 pound loss every week! But I guess I'm not working out 8 hours a day like they do.

2. Glee. Trying to decide how much longer I'm going to watch because I'm totally a prude and it seems really inappropriate a lot of the time. But I was in show choir in high school, so I kind of feel an obligation to support. Yes, I'm a Gleek.

3. Amazing Race. Love. Husband and I watch it together and decide who will do all of the road blocks. And how much we would train for stuff before we went on the show. Like running. So much running.

4. One Tree Hill. Ok. Don't laugh. I know. It's my total guilty pleasure. And the whole appropriate thing? Doesn't seem to bother me so much back in Tree Hill.

5. America's Next Top Model. It's like a train wreck. I just can't stop watching.

6. Private Practice. I'm a nurse. I like medical shows. What can I say? And Taye Diggs? Kind of hot. (Sorry husband)

7. Grey's Anatomy. Not actually in the DVR, but I watch it OnDemand when I remember. As mentioned above... I'm  a nurse. They are doctors. Obligatory.

Otherwise in the DVR, you will find Sesame Street, Jack's Big Music Show, and WordWorld. They save my life when I am cooking dinner. Or when my children don't nap and I need a minute to hear myself think.

What am I missing?

Uniquely You

It's Friend Makin' Monday again over at Kenz' house!! Join in the fun!! Copy and Paste the questions below in to your own post and then answer them. Make sure you link up!   1) Do you prefer talking or texting? Texting. Easy. Then the other person can not hear my children yelling in the background. Plus, I can take as long as I want to respond. 2) Do you make your bed everyday? I wish that I could say yes, but embarassingly, no. It is a good day when it gets made. We haven't had very many of them around here lately. 3) What sounds do you hear right now? The air conditioner, the noise machine in the boys room, and the TV.   4) List three things that you always carry with you: my cell phone and a chap stick are the only guarantees. 5) What are your favorite TV shows? Grey's Anatomy, The Office, The Big Bang Theory, and One Tree Hill ( which I almost didn't admit to ). But I also can't get enough of The Amazing Race.  6) Is there a hobby that you'd like to devote more time to? If so, what is it? Sewing. I would love to be able to sew whenever I wanted to.   7) What is your favorite drink? Diet Coke. There is nothing better than an ice cold Diet Coke. At any time of day, but preferably first thing in the morning.. 8) Share a couple of cool facts about your family: My Dad was born in Indonesia, and didn't come to the states until he was in grade school. He learned to speak English by watching TV. 9) List one thing that you will do for yourself today: I went for a run this morning. So I think my "me time" has already happened.   10) Share something that you're thankful for today: For God's provision. For His faithfulness. For His forgiveness. For His mercy. For His grace. For His sacrifice.

Friend Makin' Mondays

Kenz is hosting again!! Join in the fun...

Health and Body Image

1) If you could magically change one thing about your body, what would it be? 

My skin. I have yucky skin. I already have wrinkles and stretch marks (non pregnancy related, boo), and my arms have these funky red bumps on them. yuck.

2) What is your best physical feature?

 I would have to say my eyes. They're blue, with a little bit of green sometimes. And I got really blessed with long eyelashes. And whether I'm big or small, my eyes are always the same.

3) Do you weigh yourself daily? Hourly? Weekly? Bi-weekly? Never? 

I weigh in weekly. Because I am prone to throw tantrums if things don't go my way, I usually leave the torture to once a week.


4) Do you workout regularly? If so, how does if affect you from day to day? 

I run (slowly) three times a week, and I swim at least once a week. Next comes weight training. I have to get my butt in gear!


5) What is the healthiest thing you do for yourself on a regular basis? 

Sleep. I love sleep. I would sleep all day long if I could. But three small children are dependent on me all day. So for now, the sleep comes at night. And yes, my kids sleep through the night. Don't hate.

6) If you could look like a celebrity, who would you choose to look like? 

Drew Barrymore. Cause she's my husbands one "gimme".


7) What do you do to make yourself feel pretty/handsome?

It's amazing how much better I feel about myself on the days that I actually blow dry my hair. I know. What a concept.


8) What are you most attracted to in the opposite sex? 

Tall, dark, and handsome. With blue eyes of course.

9) Have you ever avoided situations because you didn't want people to see your body shape? 

Um. Always. I'm really good at avoiding most situations. It's one of my strengths. And I hate it. I wish I could walk in to any room or any situation and feel comfortable, but I don't.

10) How do you feel about your overall appearance? 

Um, embarrassed? Disappointed? I'm tired of being that girl that has "a pretty face". I want to be pretty inside and out. Face and all.