Kreativ Blogger

Well....lucky me! My college roomie, Nikki, has awarded me with a Kreativ Blogger award. Although, I made a vow never to do these things, I suppose I will since I love Nikki and miss her so.

I am supposed to tell you six random things about myself. Then, I am to tag six blogs that I consider to be worthy of the Kreativ Blogger award. You can thank me later when I do! Ha!


Six Random Things about ME:

1. When Russ and I were engaged, we had to go through premarital counseling (yes, with my dad!). During which, we took a "test" to see what our love languages were - from The Five Love Languages. Russ quickly realized that he had an "expensive" wife. My love languages were gifts and quality time. Yes, some would say that was high maintenance. Anyway...the one I really noticed was gifts. For as long as I can remember, I have LOVED buying gifts for others. Even if it's not much, I try to find just the PERFECT gift for each person. When I was in elementary school, we had a "store" during Christmastime. I bought something for everyone in my family. I think my mom got a plastic Santa ring, my sister probably got a pencil, and my grandmother received a pair of gardening gloves. I have been that way for my entire life. I still contemplate, for what seems like forever, over most every gift I give. I do not enjoy shopping for myself usually and would rather someone else buy me that cute outfit. Now, with eight nieces and nephews - and both our families...my "gift" has become Russ's worst nightmare! Ha!

2. I am a member of the Ya Ya's of Corinth, MS. Actually, I have been given the title of "Jr. Ya Ya." No, this is not an official club. It is a self-proclaimed group of only the most elite women in Corinth. Yeah right! Ha!! The Ya Ya's consist of my mom, Sherra, Teri, Hope, Vicki, me, and Natalie. Yes...most (except Natalie and myself) are "Senior Ya Ya's." For me to tell you everything you'd need to know in this one post would be impossible. Let me just say that the previous post about my mom and Sherra going to the wrong house is now being called "The Adventures of 2 Ya Ya's." Yes, I have spent the entire day reading emails and replies (sent to all ya ya's each time) regarding the event. I have laughed so hard that Russ is now laughing at me laughing. I became an official Ya Ya during Natalie's Ya Ya Bachelorette party at the Wild Horse Saloon. Oh! The adventures we have experienced! You may have seen the Ya Ya's if....you've seen "mature" ladies dressed from head to toe in green with faces painted running out on the field with the Bolivar High School football game, if you've seen these same ladies working for hours on end simply trying to get ON a float in Orange Beach, if you've seen three "seniors" and a "junior" upon a banana boat in Panama City leaving one with a broken hip and sand in her ear, if you've ever seen the ladies with two "juniors" wearing pink sashes - one of which said "Ya Ya MOB" while the rest were simply "Ya Ya BM's" - line dancing until 2:00 am, if you've ever heard anyone talking about one special "Ya Ya senior" having NINETY-NINE pair of "everyday" panties (don't you put on a clean pair each night for bed?)...I don't even want to know about the special occasion undies! OR....you may have seen the Ya Ya's if you saw the two "adventurous ones" racing out of a fraternity house laughing as if they would soon lose bladder control! Never thought I'd have so much fun with my mom and her friends!!!

3. I absolutely positively without a doubt HATE being tickled. Yes, I get this from my mother...who once knocked the breath out of ME for trying to tickle her. That is still brought up to this day. I become violent and lose all self-control. In fact, Russ tried to pull this horrific stunt with me last night and caused me to kick my poor baby, Farley, in his side. I'm quite sure I heard him gasping for air. Bottom line - don't do it!

4. I love QVC. My entire life, I (along with my family) have made fun of my dear Maw Maw for watching and knowing everyone's personal story on QVC. However, one Christmas a few years back...I, too, became a QVC member. I have a membership card and everything! Although, I usually only shop during the holidays....don't be surprised if you see that QVC box sitting on the front porch.

5. I hate to iron! When Russ and I were first married, I ironed everything as soon as it came out of the dryer. Now, I've realized how much I despise the act. I mean, it takes FOREVER to iron one outfit...just so you can put it on and wrinkle it again! Can't you just hang it up and look at it for a while!? Anyway, now that we have a house and extra bedrooms...our guest bedroom closet has become the holding spot for all things needing ironed. I'm sure that I SHOULD be embarrassed about this, but I just can't hide it any longer! I iron as I wear! Most times, the morning I'm going to wear it.

6. My favorite gas station snack when traveling is white cheddar popcorn and Reece's Pieces. Why? Who knows. I cannot remember when this started. I don't eat these any other time but when we travel. Whenever we stop at a gas station, I go straight to the black bag of white cheddar popcorn and then to the sweet Reece's Pieces. I become very disgruntled when white cheddar popcorn is unavailable. Once, Russ couldn't find it and I was having a hard time with that answer. My brother went back in to take a look "just to be sure." He soon came out with a bag of white cheddar popcorn - different brand, but it worked!

Now that I have, most likely, embarrassed myself and bored you to death...I will tag six people who are Kreativ Bloggers. The lucky ones are"

1. Jennifer Hogue because I set her blog up this summer and she has not done a thing with it! I will harass you until you do!

2. Felicia Robbins because she needs some motivation to keep going with the posts. Plus...she has an INCREDIBLE number of random things I'd love for her to share!

3. Kristin Smith because she's my sister and I just want to annoy her! Ha!

4. Roan Johnson because I know she has WAY too much to do to complete this! But, she still deserves the award! She has an amazing life and great advice on raising a family. She truly is "Super Mom!"

5. Olivia and Julie Johnson because they just might complete the survey AND tag some of their friends. I love these girls!!

Trust me, there are many more award-deserving blogs. To see the blogs I check DAILY...simply look on my sidebar.