I decided to jump on board with Lynnette's Blog Party! I've gotten so bad at posting - or not posting?!?!? - lately, so I figure this will be an easy way to get back into the swing of blogging. Lynnette's given us some questions to answer, so here goes!
How would people describe your personality? (If they could only use ONE word.) Are they right?
Hmm. . . probably high strung. And that's very true. I wish it weren't so, but I am a very high strung person.
What celebrity/celebrities would create a “Star-Struck” feeling if you saw them in real life?
President George W Bush. I absolutely adore him. I think he's a phenomenal man, and I just loved his book and his interview with Oprah. I appreciated his honesty and transparency and how he didn't mince words. He led our country through such horrific tragedies with such strength, dignity, and faith.
Who is your favorite blogger? Why?
Hands down, Big Mama. Melanie cracks me up every single day. And I always enjoy her Fashion Friday posts!
What is your comfort food/drink?
Oooh, I have several. We love to order take out from Outback. Their Alice Springs Chicken with a baked potato always hits the spot! I also love breakfast for dinner, grilled cheese with tomato soup, and my momma's roast with all the fixings.
Be brave – tell us something very random and weird about yourself.
I despise birds. They completely, totally freak me out. To see a flock of birds flying overhead together makes my skin crawl all over! I'm not wild about hearing them chirp either. They gross me out!
Do you have a strong desire to do something you’ve never done? What is it?
Lately I've really felt God's put on my heart to share my testimony. But I don't know where or how or why.
Movies: Action, Drama, Romantic Comedy, Documentary, Comedy? What are your favorite genres?
We're not big movie people. I'll watch just about anything, but I prefer dramas, romantic comedies and sometimes a good comedy. Steel Magnolias is my all time favorite movie!
Books: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Romance, Biographies, True Stories, Self-Help, Devotional/Study? What are your favorite types of reading material?
I tend to read mostly non-fiction, Christian books. I enjoy a good fiction novel every once in a while, too. Tim gave me a Kindle for my birthday a few months back and I've thoroughly enjoyed it! I just started reading Heaven is For Real this morning and love it!
Music: Funk, Rock, Country, Jazz, Classical, Film Score, Blues, Classic Rock, Crooner, Alternative, Heavy Metal, Techno? What are your favorite types?
I prefer Christian music. I always listen to KLOVE while in the car. I also have fast-paced worship music on my ipod to run to. I love running and jamming out with some David Crowder Band! Nothing better!
If you inherited a million dollars, what is the first thing you would do with your money?
Give Give Give! I would give some to family, our church, and other local ministries that are dear to us.
Name one weakness of yours (confession is good for the soul).
Ice cream. Oh how I miss it! We determined when Molly was 5 weeks old that she was lactose intolerant. So I've avoided all dairy since then. Lately, I've added a little bit at a time back into my diet, but I'm still not drinking milk or eating ice cream or anything like that. While I am not at all wanting her to grow any quicker than she already is, I would be lying if I said I wasn't ready (at least a little bit) for her to be a year old and no longer nursing. I've just about planned out my first meal of a pizza with ice cream for dessert!
If you could live anywhere at all (and take all your loved ones with you), where would you go?
St Simons Island, Georgia. Easily my favorite get-away in all the world. I grew up going there with my family, it's where Tim proposed to me, and it's where we go often for great family trips!
Strange Talent? Can you juggle basketballs, put your legs behind your head or perform some other strange feat?
Hmmm. . . I don't think I have a strange talent!?!?! I used to be able to remember phone numbers really easily. But now with cell phones, I hardly remember any phone numbers.
What’s something you consider yourself to be good at? (Don’t worry, it’s not bragging, it’s acknowledging a God given gift).
I've been told before I have a servant's heart, and that's one of the best compliments I've ever been given. I do believe God's given me the heart for serving others. I just hope I serve to the best of my abilities!
What is one of your favorite things to catch a whiff of?
Molly Miller! No doubt about that! I love snuggling with her right after a bath and rub-down of yummy lavendar lotion!
When you leave a social gathering, do you wish: You would have talked more or You would have talked less?
I fluctuate. Sometimes I leave wishing I'd opened up more and chatted more. Other times I wish I had shut my trap and kept some things left unsaid. But I think most of the time I wish I'd chatted more. I'm always amazed at people who can strike up conversations with anyone and everyone. I definitely wish I were better at that.
If money wasn’t a factor, what stores would you shop in?
Restoration Hardware, Anthropologie and Ballard Designs for our home. The Loft, White House Black Market for me.
What is your greatest fear or strange phobia?
I am terrified of heights. Absolutely terrified of them. I hardly will stand on a stool without being scared.
What is your greatest accomplishment?
Hmm. . . physical accomplishment? Giving birth without any pain meds at all ranks pretty high up there! I am also pretty proud of the fact that my best friend and I participated in a 3-Day Walk a few years ago where we walked 60 miles in three days. I'm also pretty proud of running a half marathon with Tim!
My greatest accomplishments in life are definitely my marriage and Molly. But neither of those have I done on my own! God has blessed me beyond measure!
What are your favorite animals?
We are dog people for sure! We love our pups!
Are you a hopeless romantic?
I honestly don't know that I am!
What movie or book character can you most relate to?
What a great question! I'm not sure. . .
Wow, this was fun! Have you joined in on this? I can't wait to read your responses!
Come back on March 1st to link up your party post!
23 comments:
So good to meet you! Your little one is precious!! I also LOVE peanut butter chocolate ice cream. I can't buy it or I eat the entire carton by myself! lol
Please don't ever watch
Alfred Hitchcock's movie The birds; I would be very concerned for you. Cute blog and funny you have an owl on it all things considering. heheheehehe cute!
So nice to meet you! I've visiting from the blog party at Lynnette's! Great post!
Hi! So nice to have found your blog! :)
Your daughter will be old enough for you to celebrate with ice cream this summer! Such a good mom to give it up for her welfare.
I loved reading your answers! It's so nice to hear about someone who likes George W! I have always loved him and didn't understand why so many were so hard on him. I wish I had seen his Oprah interview. We love to get Outback to go too! And I was cracking up how you have your pizza/ice cream dinner all planned out. :D
I'm a George and Laura Bush fan too! I love them. I was proud to call him my President. I've always thought George wears his heart on his sleeve and has a BIG heart at that. He led our Country well during some of our darkest hours. Laura is the epitome of grace and beauty, both inwardly and outwardly. I enjoyed your answers, thank you for sharing. It was very nice to meet you.
I ran on my first team relay in a marathon last fall. I'll be running again this year and can't wait to start training! I know what you mean about peppy songs on your iPod to run to.
I've never thought of you as high strung! Hope you're well.
I LOVED reading about you! It makes me wish we lived closer because we would totally be best friends! And our girls, both Molly's would be friends, too!! LOVED it!!
george bush and oprah! good choices! and giving birth without pain meds totally ranks WAYYY Up there! :)
LOVED reading this! I am so glad you are BACK to blogging! This was pretty insightful, even for your mom! Guess I need to do a roast with all the fixings soon, huh?
Love you,
MOM
Your new blog look is cute and now you don't have that owl there to freak you out! LOL Blessings!
I loved reading your post! I had to giggle at the birds...I still remember standing in the fabric store in Atl. and you strongly confessing you don't like them when looking at fabric for the girls!:)
Love Alice Springs Chicken at Outback...yum! That's what my husband and I eat every time we go there...which isn't often, but when we do, it's a treat!
Also...love Big Mama...she always makes me laugh, too! =)
Happy Blog Hopping!
Nice to get to know you better. I just read Heaven is for Real too and of course felt the need to blog about it. I love stories of faith and would love reading yours or anyones elses testemonies because I love seeing how God works in peoples lives.
I'm allergic to poultry, so I don't get near those birds...but I love to watch birds and to listen to them chirp and sing!
I loved George W. too and Laura. And like you, I was proud of him when he was our president.
Your blog is pretty...all bright and cheery for Spring!
Oh, I don't like heights either...but for some reason flying doesn't bother me.
You are such a sweetie. I hope you will have a good day!
Linda @ Truthful Tidbits
Heaven is for Real is on my list to read soon. I enjoy shopping at Loft too, my mom just sent me a pair of jeans from there that are my new favs!
Hope you will stop by my hop post.
Have a great day,
Amy @ Missional Mama
It was fun getting to know you! I enjoyed reading your answers, you have a beautiful family and seem like you are a lot of fun! Enjoy the blog party! :)
<3, Bethany
Hahahaha I had to double take where you wrote 'i fluctuate' b/c at first I thought it said 'i flatulate' lol
I think you do have a servants heart!
Hi Bethany!
That's interesting that you despise birds. Somebody else said that on their party post. I think they're awesome! If one flies too close to my head I scream and love it at the same time - I'm sort of weird that way. ha!
I hope God gives you an opportunity to share your testimony. Do you have it here on your blog somewhere? I'd love to hear it.
Oh, I can't imagine life without dairy! It's a huge part of my life! I feel for you! Just think how much you'll enjoy it when you can bring it back! :)
I'm so glad you joined the blog party! I loved reading more about you Bethany.
Have fun meeting new chums.
Love,
Lynnette
A definite second on George W. Bush! No, he's not perfect, but I really respect his character. When people have integrity, you don't have to agree 100% to respect them. So, I think he deserves more credit than he gets.
Pizze and ice cream? Sounds like an amazing celebration meal! :)g
we have LOTS in common! I'm glad I stopped by in a belated fashion from the blog party. I'm a *bit* high strung, I would love to give birth naturally (some day soon, I hope!), and I'm excited to try your recommendation at Outback. We have a gift card! :D
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