a. Tell 11 things about yourself

b. Answer 11 questions asked by the nominating blogger

c. Nominate 11 new bloggers

d. Ask 11 questions to the bloggers you nominated

e. Inform the bloggers you choose

11 Things About Me, That You May or May Not Know

1. I was a band geek. I played clarinet for 6 years, and even concert band.
2. I began my “job” as a Stay-At-Home-Mom before I was even a Mom.
3. I am well on my way to my Third Trimester in my pregnancy.
4. My ironing skills consist of throwing the clothes back in the dryer on “wrinkle free”
5. I do not own an Iphone, maybe one day.
6. My favorite TV shows right now are: Ax Men, Swamp People, Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice
7. Trying to take at least 1 friend/family out for lunch a week.
8. My appendix and Gallbladder are both removed within 2 years of each other, on New Year’s Eve.
9. Learned how to do “The Wobble” 6 months pregnant, and still do it!
10. Dishes are my most hated chore. (Doesn’t help that we don’t have a dishwasher)
11. I love reading

11 Questions from Jodie aka Not Pretending (to be sane)

1. As a kid (or older) when you pretended to be someone else, who were you and why did you want to be them?
   I don’t ever remember pretending to be like anyone. I was an only child, so I had my imagination with stuffed animals.
2. Have you had your “15-minutes of fame” yet? How did it happen? (If it hasn’t happened, how would you like it to happen?)
   I try to stay out of the “Spot Light”
3. If you could change one thing about your personality – what would it be and why?
   To not let others use me. I think it is one of my biggest things that I am trying to “change”
4. What was the last novel you read? Would you recommend it?
   The Choice by Nicholas Sparks
5. Who was/is your favorite teacher, and why?
   My favorite teacher was Coach Kribbs, he was my History teacher. I think the reason why he was my favorite is because he helped me with my Graduation Exam, he took the time to sit down with me and make sure I passed the history part of it, and I will always be grateful for that.
6. Besides writing, tell us about one of your other talents.
   I like to craft. I just started back sewing. I also like re-doing furniture. You can see those under “projects” in my categories.
7. Where were you when President Kennedy was shot?
   I wasn’t even thought of it, and my Mom wasn’t either.
8. You wrote a novel about your life growing up, and now Hollywood is making a movie based on that novel. Which actor/actress would you want to play you, and why?
   I have no clue, but they would have to be pretty spacey and random to play a part of me 😉
9. What was your favorite TV show when you were in grade school?  What about now?
   Friends! Oh, I miss that show, I even catch reruns sometimes, and I will eventually own all the seasons.
   Swamp People has to be one of my Favorites now.
10. What are your top 3 pet peeves?
    Top Pet Peeves
11. Do you like your first name? If not, what would you change it to?
    I would never change it, I love my name.

My 11 Nominees Are:

1. Birminghambell
2. iamzion
3. Negative Reality
4. The Prairie Plate
5. Vicky…the Northern Chicky
6. Cozycakes Cottage
7. But That’s For Another Blog
8. Definingmydash
9. Life as Modern Wife
10. Searching for middle ground
11. Xanax or Running shoes?

My 11 Questions for my Nominees

1. Why did you start blogging?
2. Favorite quote?
3. What is one of your quirky habits?
4. What would be your realistic dream home?
5. What are the three most important things in your life? List them off without thinking!
6. Who inspires you?
7. Have you ever Googled yourself?
8. Your favorite post on your own blog?
9. Your favorite post on another blog?
10. Kindle or real book?
11. What are you looking forward to the most in 2013?