Manic Monday on Monday!!

Yes, I am finally getting a handle on my days. I am actually going to do the Manic Monday on Monday!!

Do you enjoy brain teasers or do you find them frustrating?
Both! I love brain teasers books. I have bought a few and do them when I feel the need to learn or stretch my brain. Also while traveling, planes, trains, cars - Good time fillers because they are short (usually) and you feel like you accomplished something after you finish! Sometimes I get frustrated at certain ones, or skip them all together. The ones I feel most frustrated with are simple ones that I know I learned in high school but can't for the life of me remember how to do it! (math problems) For the most part I can remember but every now and then it really gets me!

Do you have any unusual collections?
No, I don't think so. Well actually maybe. I was telling Curtis and Josh I save all of my papers and homework from college but also from projects and everything I do. I save it all on my computer. You never know when you might need it again, right?
But I can't think of other unusual collections. I love bags but that's not to unusual and I don't have a lot.

What do people notice about you within the first hour of meeting you (other than appearance)?
My friends later tell me they are usually intimidated by me. Which I feel extremely bad about! I am usually quite and not that talkative because I feel nervous and uncomfortable around new people. I guess this can come across as stuck-up and too good for people but that is NOT what I am thinking or feeling. I am actually extremely nervous ha ha! So if you meet me for the first time, know that I love to make friends, I'm just not that good at it!
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On another note: check out the Whole food market blog. Have you ever wondered about those "Good Fats" people are always taking about? I have and this awesome post gave me a whole new perspective! Especially this part "If you crave a lot of sugar and feel hungry within just a couple of hours after eating..." Check it out!!

Windy Poop

That's how I feel about wind- its poop. I hate it. Its been so windy these past couple days in CO. My dad said its been very windy this winter here. I hope it goes away. One of the most wonderful things about Colorado is its lack of wind.

Last week I started to do Manic Monday's. But I seem to be getting them done on Tuesdays- humm. I should work on that. But here we go!

Do you screen your phone calls?

No. I may make a few groans or take some deep breaths before I answer but try to always answer when I am available for a conversation. I don't really like talking on the phone. I would rather talk in person so phone conversations are hard for me but I have realized since being away from family and friends how necessary phone calls are. Also, how they can make me or a friend/family member feel so much better!

When was the last time you lost your temper?

Probably the night before I left for America. Curtis and I were having a conversation and I think my emotions got to involved and I got a little upset but nothing too bad. I don't think- ha ha

When you're lost, do you ask for directions?

Not typically. If you ask my friends and family, they can testify to the fact that I usually have a great sense of direction and very good memory when it comes to locations and whatnot. I usually know if I have a good idea of where I am or heading in the right direction and when I'm completely guessing. My husband is patient enough to wait and see if I am right when we have the time, however if we are in a hurry or limited time I'll have no problem asking for directions. I just like to try to figure it out if I can!

Hope your Monday/Tuesday wasn't so poopy windy as mine!

Simply Live and Love today!!

Monday Monday Monday/Tuesday

I came across this Manic Monday site and thought it would be fun to give it a try every Monday, help me get in the grove of blogging at the beginning of the week and keep things updated. So here we go.....



you a saver or spender?

Definitely a spender, I would like to believe I was a saver and try to be a saver but I just don't do it very well- when I am in the US. However, living in China makes it REALLY easy to save. I just don't feel the need or urge to go out and shop and buy things from Target (cause there isn't one) and clothes that I really don't need (especially because we have limited room in our closet).



When I first got to China I had urges to go shopping and buy stuff but that was almost two years ago and the urges have stopped. I hope when we return this summer I can keep the mindset of not shopping just to shop and save more. I hope I will be a saver...



Do you prefer to walk around barefoot in your home? Socks? Shoes?

Without a doubt barefoot. I don't like wearing socks and shoes. Barefoot is what I prefer but doesn't happen all the time. My feet ALWAYS get cold, so I have to put on socks. Again, living in China calls for different circumstances. We always wear our Mammoth Crocs inside. Mostly because the tile floor is SO cold and get dirty really easy. But when we return- barefoot here I come!!!



Do you talk to yourself?

Haha- yes, but not fully conversations like some people I know....I yell at myself when I do something stupid or that doesn't make sense. Or when I feel overwhelmed. These are all very rare occasions in which I talk to myself but I do do it sometimes. Most of the time I just think, or pretend like I am talking to Curtis.



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DECK OF YOU- WEEK # 4



No, I didn't forget. I have just gotten really short on time lately. I went to upload the picture and my computer refuses to do so. I promise I will get it up later today or tomorrow. Week 5 is coming soon!!!