11 Random Meme
Kandi tagged me for the 11 Random Meme. Sounds like something fun to do before I get to work this afternoon (barf). Meme rules:
- You must post 11 random things about yourself
- Answer the questions set for you in their post
- Create 11 new questions for the people you tag to answer <– I don’t tag people. Feel free to participate on your blog or in the comments.
- Go to their blog and tell them you’ve tagged them
- No stuff in the tagging section about you are tagged if you are reading this. You legitimately have to tag 11 people!
11 Random Things About Me:
(Hint, a lot of this info can be found on my 100 Things page. I tried to pick some random things that give you an idea of who I am!)
- I have three siblings – an older brother, a younger brother and a younger sister. They all still live in Iowa. I wish we were closer (in proximity and relationship).
- I have been a vegetarian since January 2001 and a vegan since June 2009, for ethical reasons.
- I am really independent. BUT! If marriage has taught me one thing, it’s how amazing and reassuring it is to know that my husband will always 100% be there for me and have my back. And fix all the technology related things I break.
- I do not plan on having children. Never say never, but… I just don’t feel it’s for me.
- I never had an issue with my weight until college, when I started binge eating to deal with stress. I’ve been yo-yoing in my weight for almost 10 years. Not. Cool.
- I’ve never had close girlfriends until now (well, the last few years) and I cannot get over how awesome it makes me feel to have these people in my life.
- Work is not my life. I am not passionate about my work. I work to pay the bills. My dream job is to be a tour guide.
- I love to take bubble baths. I sometimes wonder if I am the only adult who still takes baths (except for Stephanie, who blogged that as one of her Random 11 this week!).
- I know nothing about fashion. And I definitely don’t know what to do with my hair. Any advice for someone with thick wavy hair that does not involve a hair dryer?
- I have a really good memory. If you tell me some random fact about you I will probably remember it!
- I read blogs for entertainment but also to make relationships! If I comment on a blog for awhile and never hear anything back, I will quit commenting. (Is anyone else like that?)
Kandi’s 11 Questions:
- What is the last thing you took a picture of? My face. Ha ha. I was trying to show my snow covered eyelashes (a la Marcia), but the snow melted too fast!
- If you eat eggs, what is your favorite way to make them? No eggs for me!
- What is your favorite board game? I like non-competitive, non-strategy board games, like Loaded Questions and Apples to Apples.
- Do you prefer dogs, cats, or some other pet? Cats! I don’t know how to take care of a dog.
- Missing from Kandi’s post
- Cake or pie? Cake, if it’s moist and dense.
- If you could move anywhere in the world, where would it be? It’s hard to say, as I have not traveled much. Maybe Colorado. Or somewhere in Spain.
- If you could go on vacation anywhere in the world, where would it be? There are so many places I want to see, it’s hard to pick just one, but I think… Australia!
- What is your favorite color? Orange
- How many siblings do you have? Oops! Should have read these questions before I started my 11. I have 3 siblings.
- If you were invited to a wedding reception but not the ceremony, would you be offended? No way. The reception is the fun part!
My 11 Questions for You:
- What is your dream job?
- What is the farthest (furthest?) you have traveled from home?
- Do you think you can you have more than one best friend?
- What is your favorite cuisine?
- Who is the first person you want to share news with?
- What are people likely to ask you to help them with?
- What are you likely to ask someone to help you with?
- Why do you read blogs?
- Who knows you the best?
- Do you believe in karma?
- What’s something you are really interested in, that most people don’t know about? (that you are interested in it, not the thing itself)
Themocracy
Fun! I think I’m going to answer these questions on my blog on Monday.
I guess it means that we’re really close since I knew all of those things about you already 🙂 Except what you took a picture of last. I figured it would have been Data 🙂
Cool! I look forward to reading your answers. And seeing your questions 🙂
Yeah… there is probably not too much you don’t know about me!
I did take some pictures of Data today after I wrote this! 🙂
I didn’t know you loved Apples to Apples! I love that game!
Your cat is so cute! You can definitely tell you had some snow on your eyelashes – I wish they took care of the sidewalks better around where I live. If I ran outside right now I’d fall as soon as I stepped out the door.
Thank you! 🙂
It makes me crazy that people do not clean the sidewalks in a lot of our neighborhood… to the streets! (when they are plowed anyway)
I changed the rules a bit over on my blog. But still answered your questions. 🙂
Holy crap. Where have you been all my life??? We have a whole lot in common.
I’m a vegetarian, also for ethical reasons, and would love to go vegan, but damnit I just love cheese and greek yogurt.
I’m crazy independent, too. I guess that comes from pretty much HAVING to be for my entire adult life until I married my husband in ’07.
We don’t have kids and don’t plan on having them.
I still don’t have close girlfriends. Really only one, but she’s hundreds of miles away.
In direct contrast to how my bosses THINK I should feel (I’ve told you what I do), I do not live to work. The money and benefits are the ONLY reason I do what I do.
I do love my cat to pieces, but I’m more of a dog person. Yes, they’re more attention demanding, but they’re worth it. 🙂 (Your cat is GORGEOUS, by the way!)
Australia is also my dream vacation spot. We’re already planning on going for our 10-year anniversary in 2017!
My dream job is anything to do with animal rescue and rehab.
Farthest I’ve ever traveled from home is either Barbados or Germany. I suck at geography and am too lazy to find out which is farther. I do know that the flight times were about the same.
People constantly ask me for help with things related to my job.
I very, very, VERY rarely ask anyone to help me with anything.
I read blogs for inspiration and to network.
I believe in karma most of the time, but the fact that my ex-husband is still living and breathing kind of keeps me from going all in on that one.
Just wanted to say HI and that your blog HATES my guts right now and I can’t comment. You write a post about nutsacks, and I CAN’T COMMENT. Not cool!
(But I’m still reading!!)
That is so cool to find out! That is one of the fun things about writing this 11 things for newer readers – you learn a lot! (I mean this has been happening to me on other blogs!)
We were married in 2007 too. In September 🙂
Thanks about our cat! Why don’t you have a dog, too? 🙂
We always ask my sister’s fiance about his job too. lol!
And another lol at your karma statement!
It seems like more and more women are making the choice to be childless so I found it interesting that it is your current plan (I have never had kids and at 55 can probably say never will – LOL!). I have several friends around my age who have not had children either. Thanks for sharing!
I want to be a tour guide too!!
We are definitely a lot a like as well, enjoyed reading these!
On the topic of thick, wavy hair – I’ve got it too! I never knew what to do with it (that didn’t take like at least an hour) when it was long. Cutting it short was just about the best decision of my life. (It’s also layered.)
It seems to look okay if I do no styling what so ever and just let it go. Often I blow dry. It takes about 5 min at chin length and 10 at shoulder length, which I can manage. It’s never bone dry when I’m done and still retains some of the wave, which works out well because it looks like I’ve actually done something to it.
I’m with Laura above – my hair looks best when I don’t do anything to it…
(and an emphatic YES to number 11 – I don’t often comment on blogs I never hear back from)
My dream job is to own a gym. Although I don’t think I will ever be rich enough to be able to open one.
I took the liberties of posting my replies to this game on my blog. This is fun as long as it’s not too often:
http://laurenruns.com/2012/01/21/11-random-questions-meme/
Ha ha – what do you mean by “not too often”?
I’m not sure how I feel about kids. I love them but man, they are a LOT of work. I’m not sure I’m up for that. At least for now. But I’m 24 and single. 😉 We’ll see how I feel in a few years.
YES to bubble baths. I may actually take one very soon. 😉
Yeah. I don’t feel like I am up for all the work either.
I’d love to take bubble baths but we have a small tub and it’s not much fun to take a bath you have to sit straight up in. 😛
Done! Thanks for the meme!
I’ve been a vegetarian since 1986. And though I have cut WAY back on the amount of dairy and eggs I eat, I haven’t been able to go Vegan. Maybe one day…
This is so fantastic. That pic of your in the snowy lashes is absolutely gorgeous. You were really honest, refreshing.
Who is the first person you want to share news with? My Mom. I guess my hubs, but my mom is always right up there.
Fun meme. 🙂 Can I pseudo play along by answering here?
What is your dream job? Event planner (or jazz singer)
What is the farthest (furthest?) you have traveled from home? England
Do you think you can you have more than one best friend? Yes!
What is your favorite cuisine? Mexican
Who is the first person you want to share news with? My boyfriend
What are people likely to ask you to help them with? Plan an event/party
What are you likely to ask someone to help you with? Advice about relationships
Why do you read blogs? To meet new people, learn new things
Who knows you the best? Maybe my sister
Do you believe in karma? yes
What’s something you are really interested in, that most people don’t know about? (that you are interested in it, not the thing itself) circus life- it’s something I could never see myself being in but I am fascinated by the lifestyle and will read books about it whenever I get the chance
Yes! Pseudo play away!!! 🙂
Ahh, a girl after my own heart – I love Mexican food too. What is your favorite thing?!
So did you read Water for Elephants? I saw the movie and did not read the book, but was surprised by how much I liked the movie!
i will also pseudo-play!
What is your dream job? i really don’t know – maybe piano teacher?
What is the farthest (furthest?) you have traveled from home? either sri lanka or japan. both were awfully long flights 🙂
Do you think you can you have more than one best friend? yes!
What is your favorite cuisine? TOO MANY! lebanese! japanese! italian!
Who is the first person you want to share news with? depends on the type of news 🙂 life stuff, either chris or one of my best gfs. ny giants news; my dad!
What are people likely to ask you to help them with? relationship advice, which is kind of funny because i’m not really the most experienced there.
What are you likely to ask someone to help you with? haha, almost anything. i ask advice A LOT.
Why do you read blogs? i love making connections / friendships with so many people!
Who knows you the best? hmm.. my girlfriends probably
Do you believe in karma? not entirely
What’s something you are really interested in, that most people don’t know about? (that you are interested in it, not the thing itself) i can’t think of anything for this!! i am not a very subtle/secretive person. if i’m interested in something almost everyone knows 🙂
A lot of people seem to be talking about football, lol. I will have to ask someone what is going on!
What is your favorite Lebanese dish? I don’t think anyone has ever told me that is their fave cuisine!
I loved reading this!
Funny you said being a tour guide would be your dream job. Mine too! But I would want it to be some sort of adventure tour not just a boring city tour.
My mom still takes baths. She washes her hair in the kitchen sink in the mornings and takes baths at night. She only showers after she runs.
1.What is your dream job? Tour guide (haha)
2.What is the farthest (furthest?) you have traveled from home? Hawaii
3.Do you think you can you have more than one best friend? Yes
4.What is your favorite cuisine? Italian
5.Who is the first person you want to share news with? Joey
6.What are people likely to ask you to help them with? Crafty stuff
7.What are you likely to ask someone to help you with? Dying my hair
8.Why do you read blogs? Relationships and inspiration
9.Who knows you the best? Joey
10.Do you believe in karma? Kind of.
11.What’s something you are really interested in, that most people don’t know about? (that you are interested in it, not the thing itself) I really enjoy skiing but none of my friends are really into it so I haven’t gone in many years. I also know basic crochet and knitting but hardly complete any projects.
What is your dream job? I would love to run a book museum! I know it seems weird (and I am not sure they exist) but it would be an amazing combo of my two favorite things: books and history!
What is the farthest (furthest?) you have traveled from home? I am going to say Russia
Do you think you can you have more than one best friend? I do have more than one best friend. I don’t think I could have just one!
What is your favorite cuisine? Italian
Who is the first person you want to share news with? Usually my sister! It really depends on the news (aka the multiple best friends—4)
What are people likely to ask you to help them with? Computers *sigh*—life as a professional techie LOL
What are you likely to ask someone to help you with? Advice about dating because I suck at it.
Why do you read blogs? Some I read to keep up with friends and others I read to find books to read. I am horrible about always commenting but I read religiously!
Who knows you the best? My sister possibly
Do you believe in karma? Sort of—I believe you attract goodness to you by doing good.
What’s something you are really interested in, that most people don’t know about? (that you are interested in it, not the thing itself)I am really interested in writing but I am not necessarily interested in doing it myself. I love to learn about the process of what it takes to get a book from head to print.