Hi, My Name is Marie Squire

Found this over at Midnight Musings and was amused by it. Thought I'd give it a go.
1. YOUR REAL NAME: Brenda Marie Eddy
2. YOUR GANGSTA NAME (first 3 letters of real name plus -izzle): Breizzle
3. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME (favorite color and favorite animal): Yellow Giraffe
4. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME (middle name, and current street): Marie Squire
5. STAR WARS NAME (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of
your first name, first 3 letters of Mom's maiden name): Eddbrtri
6. YOUR SUPERHERO NAME (2nd favorite color, favorite drink): Red Water, real exciting.
7. YOUR WITNESS PROTECTION NAME (Mother's middle name and fathers middle
name): Jo Franklin
8. YOUR GOTH NAME (black, and the name of one your pets): Black NoPet, or I can use my sister's dog Myrtle. Black Myrtle...ya real Gothic!

I think my Witness Protection name is cool, but now that you all know it, I'll be forced to change it. Darn.

It's All Yellow Giraffe Good!

added 1/22: if any of you want to do this in my comments, I'd like to poke a little fun at your names!

Ronnica graciously passed this on to me. Thank you!

The Lemons into Lemonade Award

Put the logo on your blog or post.
Nominate at least 10 who show great Attitude and/or Gratitude.
Be sure to link to your nominees within your post.
Let them know they have received this award by commenting on their blog.
Share the love and link to this post and to the person from whom you received this award.

(This award is being passed around quite a lot, and I've seen it on several of the bloggers I'd nominate, so I'm going to give them to a handful that haven't already received the award, that I know of.)

So, without further adieu--I've always wanted to say that--the Making Lemonade out of Lemons award goes to the following:

Of course #1 in my book is my sister, Reva, who has had it very rough especially the last couple of months being in and out of the hospital twice. I'm happy to say she's home now, thank God!
Her blog title says it all: Gifting Each Day. She always looks at the bright side. One example--a couple years ago we came within hours of losing her. After she made it over the hump, she remained in the hospital for 90 some days. I will never forget talking to her the first time on the phone after I got back home and she was 'out of the woods'. She was encouraging me. She felt bad that we had to go through it watching her almost die. Can you believe that? Here she is laying in her sick bed, doctors are telling us the next few hours will tell us one way or the other, someone even called the minister 'just in case', and when she comes to, she's encouraging us. She's 'gifting' us! Talk about making Lemonade! And that was the best Lemonade I've ever tasted! I love you Sis!

#2 goes to Amber (Reva's daughter). My niece is right up there with Reva. She is a wonderful daughter. Every time my sister was in the hospital, she faithfully emailed everyone daily to let us know how she was doing. Then when Reva was out of the hospital (the 90-day time) she made a journal out of all the emails and presented it to Reva. I think it was a nice outlet for her as well. Amber has three beautiful kiddos (7, 4 and almost 1), she's a stay-at-home mom and home educates as well. I think she takes after her mother, don't you?

#3 goes to Memaw who has such a grateful heart and expresses it so well in her journaling.

#4: Tammy's birthday is today. Her most recent post is full of gratefulness. A great read.

#5: Frazzled Farm Wife. I enjoy reading about her life on the farm, and boy, her title describes it perfectly. Her husband recently had to have surgery, but life on the farm has to go on!

It's All LEMONADE Good!

UPDATE Jan. 25:

My niece, Amber, just gave this award back to me! How kind is that? Thank you, Amber.

Susan gave me this cute award. Thank you! To claim my fabulous prize of four cyber coffee cups full of mysterious liquid, I must answer the following questions and provide links to my unsuspecting victims:

1. Do you have the same friends since childhood? Actually, I don't at the moment. I did have a girlfriend pop into my life in my 20's and just as quickly pop back out. Actually she moved and we just didn't keep in touch.

2. What do you value most about your friends? Camaraderie, can talk about anything, if distance separates us, we can pick up where we left off without missing a beat.

3. Are your friends your sounding boards? Some, but mostly my husband, Sunny.

4. What is your favorite activity to share with your friends? Just some good, clean gab time!

Since there are 4 cups of liquid, I'm keeping one for myself and passing the others along to....

1. My Sis, Reva
2. Birthday Girl, Diane
3. Fun Friend, Jessica

It's All Good!

I found this at Tracie's (via Jennifer at Dust Bunny Hostage). Just answer the questions with pictures. Whoever wants to play along jump right in. Let me know if you do so I can come and see your pictures.

1. HOW OLD ARE YOU?

2. WHAT IS YOUR MIDDLE NAME?

3. WHERE IS YOUR DREAM VACATION?

4. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? CO

5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COLOR?

6. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DRINK?

7. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CARTOON?

It's All Good!

I thought this was a fun Meme I found over at Jessica's. Anyone who wants to participate, let me know so I can come on over and read yours! So here goes...

What kind of soap is in your bathtub right now? Lavender body wash.
Do you have any watermelon in your refrigerator? No.
What would you change about your living room? I'd like it a little bigger. Different window treatments.
Are the dishes in your dishwasher clean or dirty? Dirty, waiting to fill it up.
What is in your fridge? Besides basic condiments, dark chocolate, milk, eggs, cheese, tortillas, veggies, bread, leftovers from dinner, leftovers that need to be thrown out!
White or wheat bread? Wheat. The whiter the bread the sooner you're dead! Or so I've heard!
What is on top of your refrigerator? 2 cute unique birdhouses, a glass block, an antique Folger's tin, a couple of antique spice tins and a handmade pottery pitcher with 6 small matching cups.
What color or design is on your shower curtain? Lavender butterflies and flowers on a cream background.
How many plants are in your home? None. Not the greatest with plants.
Is your bed made right now? Yes.
Comet or Soft Scrub? Comet or baking soda.
Your closet organized? Pretty well.
Can you describe your flashlight? Where the heck is that flashlight anyway?
Do you drink out of glass or plastic most of the time at home? Has to be glass.

Do you have iced tea made in a pitcher right now? Yes, actually, almost gone tho'.
If you have a garage, is it cluttered? We have a stack garage. My husband's office is in the back along with our laundry. Because my husband's office is down there, we have done our best to make it as clutter-free as possible. Everything stored in labeled tubs and stacked neatly.
Curtains or blinds? Yukky mini blinds.
How many pillows do you sleep with? One.
Do you sleep with any lights on at night? One nightlight in daughter's room and stove light on downstairs.
How often do you vacuum? Let's see, sometimes 2 houses a day...oh, mine? Not as often as I'd like.
Standard toothbrush or electric? Standard
What color is your toothbrush? Just got a new hot pink one today.
Do you have a welcome mat on your front porch? I have a mat but it doesn't say Welcome...but you are welcome!
What is in your oven right now? Nothing...oh wait a minute...what is THAT?
Is there anything under your bed? A flat storage container for off-season clothes and a hand towel my husband puts on the bed for his shoes to rest on while taking is daily 30 minute siesta.
Chore you hate doing the most? Ironing.
What retro items are in your home? Too many to list.
Do you have a separate room that you use as an office? Yes, in the garage.
How many mirrors are in your home? 11. 1 decorative in living room, 5 in bathrooms (3 of them deco), 3 in oldest girl's room, 1 in youngest girl's room, and 1 in our room.
Do you have any hidden emergency money around your home? Like Jessica, I'm not telling!
What color are your walls? Fauxed in living room with beige (oatmeal) base. One yellow-gold wall in dining area and a pretty dark pumpkin in kitchen. Oldest has a dark teal on 2 walls in her room. All others white.
Do you keep any kind of protection weapons in your home? Do the kitchen knives count?
What does your home smell like right now? Just made Ma*lt O'Meal with...um...chocolate.
Candle scent? Pumpkin Spice in winter, Cucumber Melon in summer.
What kind of pickles (if any) in your fridge? Sweet pickle relish.
What color is your favorite Bible? Black.
Ever been on your roof? Not this one.
Do you own a stereo? No.
How many TVs do you have? 3...family, and 2 in girls rooms just for dvd's.
How many house phones? 3
Do you have a housekeeper? And that would be me!
What style do you decorate in? I like the vintage/retro style.
Do you like solid colors in furniture or prints? Solid.
Is there a smoke detector in your home? At least 5.
What are the items in your house which you’d grab if you only could make one quick trip?
Irreplaceable items: If they're stored, I'd have them in a place that could be reached quickly.

It's All ANOTHER MEME Good!

Awards

I've received the following awards and would like to pass them on to whomever would like to have them, given with my love! The first award is from Jessica at Jessica's World which includes a heart-warming explanation. The second is from her Mom, Diane at Diane's Place. Thanks Jessica and Diane!

"This is how this award originated: Crystal at Memoirs Of A Mommy created this award in honor of the donor that saved Noah's Life. Noah is her son and he had a heart transplant when he was under one month old. He just turned one earlier this month!! Her hopes are that in passing this award around, we are creating more awareness of the importance of organ donation. If you are reading this PLEASE take it to your blog and keep it going!"

It's All DIANE & JESSICA Good!

A mosaic of me

I found this neat 'Mosaic Meme' over at Diane's Place and thought I'd give it a try.

Here's how:

Type your answers to the following questions below into Flickr Search.

Using only the first page, pick an image.

Copy and paste each of the URLs for the images in this Mosaic Maker.

Follow the instructions, and there you have it!

Click on the mosaic to see the snaps Up Close & Personal.

Let me know if you participate. I'd like to see your's!

1. What is your first name? Brenda - I thought this was a cute little girl, and check out how she signed her name vertically.

2. What is your favorite food? Mexican Food - funny, when I typed in Mexican food, I picked the first plate that look yummy, which happened to be the 2nd picture. Then I looked over at the title. Guess where it was from? Flagstaff, AZ, where I live! Out of 33,264 results!

3. What high school did you go to? Pueblo County High School.

4. What is your favorite color? Yellow.

5. Who is your celebrity crush? Don Knotts - not a crush but just a favorite good, clean fun actor!

6. Favorite drink? Good ol' water.

7. Dream vacation? Back east in the fall.

8. Favorite dessert? Gary's Banana Cream Pie - I know you all thought I'd put something chocolate related! HA! Fooled you this time!

9. What do you want to be when you grow up? Remain content.

10. What do you love most in life? Besides the Lord, my Family.

11. One word to describe you? Fun.

12. Your blog name? It's All Good!

It's All MOSAIC MEME Good!

'100 Things About Me' Final 25

This is my final 25 of my '100 Things About Me' post. I'm now aware that technically this was to be done at the time of my 100th post...so I do things a little differently, ok?! You've heard the saying: Light's on but nobody's home? Well, in my case I'm home but my lights are on a timer!...sometimes they're on sometimes they're off...takes me awhile to catch on! Thank God for God, because, seriously, I would be nothing without Him! I've dedicated these last 25 to 'Who I Am in Christ' which is just as much a part of me as the other things I've posted. I'm so grateful for Christ in my life. HE is my LIGHT. (If you need to catch up on my previous posts which are in increments of 25, they are here and here and here.)

76. I am forgiven of all my sins and washed in the Blood--Ephesians 1:7--In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace...I am alive with Christ--Ephesians 2:5--...even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved)...
77. I am free from the law of sin and death--Romans 8:2--For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.

78. I am far from oppression, and fear does not come near me--Isaiah 54:14--In righteousness you shall be established; You shall be far from oppression, for you shall not fear; And from terror, for it shall not come near you.

79. I am born of God, and the evil one does not touch me--I John 5:18--We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him.

80. I am holy and without blame before Him in love--I Peter 1:16--because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy Ephesians 1:4--just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love...

81. I have the mind of Christ--Philippians 2:5--Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.--I Corinthians 2:16--For “who has known the mind of the LORD that he may instruct Him?” But we have the mind of Christ.

82. I have the peace of God that passes all understanding--Philippians 4:7--and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

83. I have the Greater One living in me; greater is He Who is in me than he who is in the world--I John 4:4--You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.

84. I have received the gift of righteousness and reign as a king in life by Jesus Christ--Romans 5:17--For if by the one man’s offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.
85. I can do all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens me.--Philippians 4:13

86. I am God’s child, for I am born again--I Peter 1:23--having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever.

87. I am God’s workmanship, created in Christ unto good works--Ephesians 2:10--For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.

88. I am a new creature in Christ--2 Corinthians 5:17--Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

89. I am a joint-heir with Christ--Romans 8:17--and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.

90. I am more than a conqueror through Him Who loves me--Romans 8:37--Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

91. I am an overcomer by the blood of the Lamb and the word of my testimony--Revelation 12:11--And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.

92. I am a partaker of His divine nature--2 Peter 1:3,4--as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, 4 by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
93. I am an ambassador for Christ--2 Corinthians 5:20-- Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.

94. I am part of a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a purchased people--I Peter 2:9--But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light...

95. I am the righteousness of God in Jesus Christ--2 Corinthians 5:21--For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.

96. I am the temple of the Holy Spirit; I am not my own--I Corinthians 6:19--Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own?

97. I am the head and not the tail; I am above only and not beneath--Deuteronomy 28:13--And the LORD will make you the head and not the tail; you shall be above only, and not be beneath, if you heed the commandments of the LORD your God, which I command you today, and are careful to observe them.

98. I am alive with Christ--Ephesians 2:5--...even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved)...

99. I am firmly rooted, built up, established in my faith and overflowing with gratitude--Colossians 2:7rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.

100. It is not I who lives, but Christ lives in me--Galatians 2:20--I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.

oops! 101. and one more that slipped my mind about me...I'm left-handed. Remember the lights on nobody's home thing?! Geewiz!

It's All ABOUT HIM Good!

100 Things About Me (51-75)

Gorgeous African Sunrise. My daughter took this the morning they went on a Safari. Looking closely you can make out silouettes of gazelles grazing in the pasture.

An African Christian boarding school. The kiddos were so attentive.

Isn't she adorable?

51. My favorite saying: Right is right even if no one is doing it and wrong is wrong even if everyone's doing it.

52. Don't like getting into an unmade bed. If I haven't made my bed that morning, it will get made before I get in at night.

53. Bothers me when doors or cupboards are left cracked open.

54. Favorite restaurants: Chili's, Olive Garden, Picazzo's (gourmet pizza) & Kachina (local Mexican food).

55. Like to fish but can't hold the still-squirming fish with my bare hands.

56. BUT it doesn't bother me to put a squirming worm on a hook or gut a dead fish bare-handed. Crazy, I know.

57. Don't like having to do the same things twice.

58. When I was 8 or 9, while waiting for my piano lesson, I got bit by a 3-legged dog and had to have stitches in my arm. Ruined my Easter dress as well.

59. Which reminds me of the three-legged dog who hobbled into a bar one day and said: "I'm looking for the man who shot my Paw"! Just humor me ok?

60. Husband and daughter went to Kenya for a combination graduation gift for her as well as a Pastor's conference. The above pics my daughter took. Sometime I'll share more. Awesome.

61. My TIVO and Ipod Shuffle are right up there with sliced bread.

62. When I was thirteen my family took a 3-week trip from CO to CA and back. Seeing the sites along the way. I thought it was so cool to get out of school a week early.

63. While on that trip I turned 13 in Monterey, CA. That day we went on a deep-sea fishing trip. The waves were pretty choppy so, needless to say, most of us kiddos spent the trip down below losing our cookies or should I say birthday cake!

64. Went camping in CO for two weeks straight. And we're not talking trailers. We're talking tents, outdoor cooking, doing your business behind a big rock with a white flag sticking out when 'occupied'--stuff like that. Had a blast! Don't cotton too much to tents anymore. My sis, Reva, has a nice trailer that she lets me and the girls stay in. And we even have a peepee teepee to do our business in!

65. Had both my girls safely and comfortably at home.

66. Won an all-expense paid trip to Disneyland. 3 days 2 nights.

67. Sunny and I pastored a small church in TX for a few years. Chels was born there.

68. When I was 11 or so I broke one thumb and sprained the other jumping on the trampoline. Can you guess what I landed on?

69. Love Starbuck's Double Chocolate Frapacchino in the summer and Fat-free super-extra-hotter than heck--make me sign a disclaimer so I can't sue ya if I spill it on me--hot, hot chocolate in the winter. Can you stand the excitement?!

70. Know how to play the piano and the flute by ear.

71. Was in a car accident a couple years ago. 2 men in a truck ran a red light and were hit by another vehicle which then caused them to hit me. Drunk. At noon. They left the scene of the accident on foot. Didn't bother to see if anyone was injured or not. Thankfully none of us were hurt other than bad whiplash. To shorten up a really long saga, they got off, but the driver did go to prison on unrelated charges. Drunks have no business being on the streets.

72. Like reading in bed at night. It's my quiet time.

73. I'm a Princess of the Most High God! I love saying that!

74. Water is my favorite beverage to drink. Then Dr. Pepper.

75. Love the Sonic, Geico caveman, Ocean Spray and Alltel commercials (WiizZARD!...oops, my bad!)

It's All 100 THINGS (51-75) Good!

100 Things About Me (26-50)

Love, love, love to laugh!

Here is my next installment of '100 things about Me'. If you've missed the first it's one post down.

26. Enjoy reading good, clean suspense novels Christian or non.

27. Almost 5'9" tall.

28. Fun and sometimes...ok...most of the time...have a warped sense of humor.

29. Love to laugh!

30. I'm a cryer...happy or sad...makes no difference.

31. And don't like being that way.

32. Enjoy cooking.

33. Love Mexican food best.

34. Some favorite authors: Bodie Thoene, Dee Henderson, Mary Higgins Clark (read Loves Music, Loves to Dance if you want the heebie jeebies scared out of you!)

35. Love good praise and worship music especially Darlene Zschech and Israel Houghton.

36. Enjoy NCIS, Ace of Cakes, Crafter's Coast to Coast, Decorating Cents, Rachel Ray.

37. Could quite possibly wet my britches if you get me laughing too hard...which isn't hard to do. Fortunately, if one of my dear blogging buddies get me laughing too hard, which some of you have, you'll never know!

38. Like selling on Ebay.

39. All-time favorite movie is You've Got Mail.

40. Am understanding that God's opinions far outweigh man's opinions.

41. Have, unfortunately, lost some friends because of #40.

42. A goal is to learn how to do mosaic art.

43. Don't hesitate to do curbside shopping...as long as I have my Groucho Marx glasses on!

44. Love the shabby chic look, but doubt I could get away with it throughout the whole house.

45. Working on at least getting my bedroom decorated in the shabby look.

46. Cookie dough is yummy!

47. Live at the base of the San Francisco Peaks in the Ponderosa pines. We've heard that this area is the largest stand of Ponderosa's in the world. Whether that's absolutely true, I don't know and I'm too tired right now to find out! So, don't quote me.

48. Favorite Reruns: Home Improvement, M*A*S*H*, Everybody Loves Raymond, I Love Lucy, to name a few.

49. Have been to the Grand Canyon several times, but never hiked down in. Not my cup of tea!

50. Never been to any states east of Texas.

It's All 100 THINGS (26-50) Good!

Thank you to the following blogging buddies for these awards beginning with the most recent.

Susan

Jessica

Diane

Linda

Lorie

Charlotte

Betty

Betty

It's All GREAT FRIENDS Good!

100 Things About Me (25 at a time)

First 25 Random things about myself that you might be interested in knowing. My life isn't the most thrilling of lives. I haven't traveled far, done daring things like skydiving or bungee jumping. Heck, I can't even do a ferris wheel or climb too high up on a ladder without quite possibly hurling...look out below! But I love my life. I have had and will continue to have a wonderful life. I am blessed. These are listed just as they came to mind and in no particular order. Here's a couple of pics of my 'Yours, Mine and Ours' family (the 'ours' one, little brother, Jerry, hadn't arrived yet).

Mom (check out those glasses!), Dad, Jack, Jon, myself, Reva, Jimbo & Jeff.

Reva, cousin Frankie, and myself.

1. Born and raised in Pueblo, CO

2. Met Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior at an early age.

3. Dad, Jack, died when I was two and my step-siblings' mother died as well.

4. At that time I had two older brothers, Jack & Jeff.

5. My 'new' Dad, Darrell, entered my life when I was five. He's Dad!

6. And also got a 'new' big sister, Reva, and two more brothers, Jimbo and Jon.

7. Our little brother, Jerry, came along a few years later.

8. Favorite color is yellow.

9. Been married 27 years.

10. Daughter Chelsie is 20 and a half...she keeps reminding me.

11. Daughter Grace, just turned seven.

12. Clean homes to help supplement husband's income.

13. Homeschool

14. Frugal

15. Enjoy yardsailing, thrifting, all that fun stuff.

16. Like decorating and using things for uses other than what they were intended.

17. Never knew, until a few months ago, about all the fun I can have blogging!

18. Have started my own chapter of Blogger Addiction Anonymous (BAA).

19. Lived in Wichita Falls, TX for a few years.

20. Moving back to Colorado, Lord willing, in a year.

21. Very dark brown hair...except for those pesky white ones popping in.

22. Gray/blue eyes.

23. Have 13 more lbs. to lose.

24. Love dark chocolate.

25. Which is probably why I have 13 more lbs. to lose!

It's All 100 THINGS (1-25) Good!

Thank you, Lorie

This was given to me by Lorie at MeMe Lorie's. I really enjoy her blog. Not afraid to speak up concerning the things of God! Today's post over there is a good read.

It's All Good!

Thank you Betty!

Thank you Betty for sharing this award with all of your friends! Any other friends who would like this beautiful rose, please accept it with love from me!

I'd also like to invite you all over to Southern Seven for a super-good read on hospitality entitled 'Entertaining'. Very thought provoking. Thank you Southerner!

It's All Good!

One-Word Answer Meme Fun!

I saw this at Barbara's and wanted to give it a try:

You’re feeling: Peaceful
To your left: Daughter
On your mind: Stuff
Last meal included: Pancakes
You sometimes find it hard to: Forgive
Weather: Sunny
Something you have a collection of: FlipFlops
A smell that cheers you up: Citrus
A smell that can ruin your mood: Hogs
How long since you last shaved: 2007?! Kiddin'!
The current state of your hair: Bedhead!
The largest item on your desk/workspace (not computer): Box
Your skill with chopsticks: HAHA!
Which section you head for first in a bookstore: Decor
Something you’re craving: Friendship
Your general thoughts on the presidential race: Lordhelpus!
How many times have you been hospitalized this year: None
Favorite place to go for a quiet moment: Bedroom
You’ve always secretly thought you’d be a good: Pianist
Something that freaks you out a little: Airplanes
Something you’ve eaten too much of lately: Bread
You have never: Smoked
You never want to: fly

I freak out flying in small airplanes. Not so big on flying, period, but will if I absolutely have to (in a jet). I believe it when Jesus said, "And LO(W) I will be with you always"!!!

Ok, I cheated on the 'presidential race' one.

It's All Good!

My first award! 6-word meme and Name Game

Name Game

I thought I would do this fun game floating around blogland.

1. Your rock star name (first pet, current car)......Snickers Trailblazer
2. Your gangsta name (favorite ice cream flavor, favorite type of shoe)......Chocolate Chip Flip Flop (ok...I could've said thong!)
3. Your Native American name (favorite color, favorite animal)......Yellow Giraffe
4. Your soap opera name (middle name, city where you were born)......Marie Pueblo (is there such a thing as a 'B-rated' soap?!)
5. Your Star Wars name (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 of your first name...... EddBr
6. Superhero name (2nd favorite color, favorite drink)......Red Water (Borrrrrring!)
7. NASCAR name (the first names of your grandfathers).......Kenneth Joe
8. Stripper name (the name of your favorite perfume/cologne/scent, favorite candy)......I never have been and never will be one UNLESS this is referring to a PAINT stripper then my name would be Amari Chocolate
9. TV weather anchor name (your 5th grade teacher’s last name, a major city that starts with the same letter).......Scott Salem
10. Spy name (your favorite season/holiday, flower)......Spring Lilac
11. Cartoon name: (favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing right now)......Pineapple Sports bra?!!
12. Hippie name (what you ate for breakfast, your favorite tree).......Malt O' Meal Weeping Willow
13. "Adult Film" star name (first pet, first street where you lived)......Cat Cherry

I've been tagged by Betty to do a meme.

Here are the rules.

1. Write your own six-word memoir about yourself.

2. Post it on your blog and include a visual illustration if you'd like.

3. Link to the person that tagged you in your post and to this original post if possible, so we can track it as it travels across the blogosphere.

4. Tag five more blogs with links.

5. And don't forget to leave a comment on the tagged blogs with an invitation to play!

I've just tagged 3, but if anyone else wants to play join, on in!

Mine is: Without my Savior I am nothing!

Brenda
Crazy In Alabama
Southern Seven

I just received this from Betty! My first award!

Thank you Betty, I really do enjoy 'hanging' out with ya!

It's All Good!

I've been tagged by Southerner to give 6 non-important quirks or facts about myself.

("No, I'm not weird, I'm quirky...quirky and weird are two very different things". What movie is that from? Answer will be at bottom of post. Ok, people would probably consider me quirky AND weird!)

Here goes:

1. If I haven't made my bed in the morning it absolutely HAS to be made before I get in bed that night. I can't stand getting into an unmade bed. Now, I'm not talking comforter and extra pillows and such, just sheets and blankets. Quirky or weird?

2. Cantaloupe shoots my gag reflex into high gear. You know how when you were a kid you didn't eat some fruits or veggies, but later on enjoyed them? Well, not so with cantaloupe. I don't mind the smell. And I'll even serve it to the family (unlike liver which doesn't make it into the house). One day I decided to give it a try. I hadn't had a piece since I was a kid, so I thought maybe I'd outgrown the dislike for it. The funny thing was that it wasn't horribly bad when I popped a piece into my mouth. I started chewing and all of the sudden I started gagging and COULD NOT swallow it. Call me a drama queen, but I had to spit it out. That, so far is the only food I've experienced that affects me that way. Quirky or weird or a drama queen?

3. If my nail snags I immediately have to file it. I've even been known to get up after the lights are out at night to file a pesky, snagging fingernail. Weird or quirky or a nuisance?

4. Hand lotion is my best friend. Lotion bottles are parked at various spots in my house, because every time I wash my hands I have to have lotion. Quirky or weird or skin as soft as a baby's hiney?

5. My other best friend is chapstick. And no, I'm not going to compare my lips to a baby's hiney! Weird or quirky?

6. NO OFFENSE COFFEE-LOVERS! I can't stand the taste of coffee or anything remotely tasting like coffee. But I love the smell. Weird or quirky or will you still be my friend even if I don't like coffee?!

Ok, I'm tagging anyone who wants to participate. If you've already done this one, could you send me a link? I would love to read them.

Oh...the answer to the quote is Runaway Bride.

It's All QUIRKY OR WEIRD good!

My First Tag!

I've been tagged by Ronnica (Tale of a Kansas Girl) to state some personal things about myself. Thanks Ronnica, I look forward to getting to know you better too!

I've never done this before, so I hope I'm doing this right.

Let's see...rules first.

1. The rules of the game get posted at the beginning.

2. Each player answers the questions about themselves.

3. At the end of the post, the player then tags 5 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves a comment, letting them know they've been tagged and asking them to read your blog.

What I was doing 10 years ago: I was celebrating our 17th anniversary! March 22. Being a SAHM, home educating my--then--10 yr. old daughter.

Five things on my to-do list today:

1. Take 7 yr. old daughter to library...and return some...ahem...overdue books...my bad!

2. Go to CVS and snag some deals.

3. I suppose I should clean some...now I'm committed

4. Help my daughter rearrange her bedroom to fit a hand-me-down desk from big sis.

5. Change sheets...my husband pulled the sheet up and RIIIPPPPPP! Tore 10" across the top, then daughter took it upon herself to tear the top completely off. All this right after we turned out the lights. We woke up the next morning with a bunches of thread clinging to us. Yep...time to change those sheets.

Snacks I enjoy:

Of course, #1 is dark chocolate

Homemade baked corn tortilla chips

At Easter, those malted milk speckled eggs--Yum!

Wendy's or McDonalds french fries--every once in awhile

I know there are more, but I probably won't think of them until I'm reaching for it.

Things I would do if I were a billionaire:

Wow! Seriously, give, give, give!

Of course, get out of debt.

Pay off all of my family's debt.

Make sure parents are secure

Travel more--not necessarily to exotic places but being able to visit with family and friends who live in other places, until they get sick of us!

Three of my bad habits:

1. My time-management skills are lacking. The stress that comes with the 'whew, just made it in the knick of time' kind of management. Piddling around and waiting until the last minute, then rushing to make it somewhere on time.

2. Lack of steady exercise regimen...doing better though!

3. Not keeping my house as clean as I should...not a slob, yet not a perfectionist...just know I can do better.

Five places I have lived: Only 4 for me.

Pueblo, CO--born and raised

Wichita Falls, TX

Fowler, CO--30 miles east of Pueblo

Flagstaff, AZ--current

Five jobs I've had:

1. Maker of Dentures! Don't know the official name, but did the first few steps in the denture-making process.

2. Dunkin Donuts--I'll NEVER eat another one!

The following three while having the privilege of home-educating our daughters:

3. Cashier at Walmart

4. Stocking Hallmark cards at two Safeway stores.

5. Currently housecleaning the rental pool at an exclusive golf resort. God's blessing for sure!

Five people I want to know more about (a nice way of saying TAG!):

1. LeAnn

2. Charlotte

3. Diane

4. Jennifer

5. Susan

If you all would like to humor me, thanks ahead of time. (I know with meme's there's what seems like 'so much to do...so little time!')

It's All Good!