Last week, I wrote about post about me. I thought this week, I’d do something a bit different. A get to know my readers post. This is really going to be a long week for me (two jobs, packing, BlogHer) and posting may be light. (It could also be normal, because I’m a big giant spaz, but who knows.)
Truly though, I thought it might be cool to get to know all of you. A lot of you have blogs that I read. You know, when I get around to reading blogs, which is rare these days. Some of you don’t.
If you think I’m being strange asking these questions, you should see the things I make my best friends do, when I’m having a bad day. I tend to call it, humoring Issa. See, aren’t you glad I don’t do this to you often? No need to answer that one.
Moving on:
1. Married? Kids? Names and ages? Animals? I mean if you are willing to tell me. I adore names.
2. If you could have any super power, what would it be?
3. You’re given 1 million dollars, what do you spend it on?
4. You are having twins. Congrats. What would you name them?
5. What’s one thing you miss about being a kid?
6. Where would you like to retire too, if money were no option?
7. Favorite cereal?
8. Autobots or Deciptcons?
9. Who was your first celebrity crush? Who is it now?
10. Do you have a best friend? More than one? What’s your favorite quality in each of them?
11. What is one thing you adore about each of your kids? (or spouse. or pet.)
12. What is your most listened too song on iTunes?
13. What’s a new blog that you love?
14. Ever been to NYC? What’s one thing I should see/place I should eat?
15. Are you going to BlogHer? Would you like to meet me?
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1. Married. Four kids (God help me). Two dogs (one I hate but she’s not mine).
2. Invisibility. I think. Maybe the ability not to gain weight.
3. Paying off someone’s mother so we can get the hell out of here.
4. Peyton and Brandon. Oh wait….
5. Being carefree.
6. Anywhere but here. Probably up north. Kinda want to move to Canada (my mom is from Calgary).
7. Right now, Cinnamon Toast Crunch. But I’m not a huge cereal person.
8. Neither. Do you know what a pain in the ass those damn things are when the kids come to you and say “Can you make my Transformer into ….” and don’t bring the instructions? I am anti-Transformer.
9. Don’t remember really having a first. Now, Bono. Don’t judge.
10. Yes. I have known her since kindergarten. We roomed together in college. We work next door to each other. She is my soul sister.
11. Everything. Even the shitty stuff because we all have shitty stuff about us, but it’s part of who we are.
12. Probably something by the Imagination Movers. Sad.
13. Ha. I can barely keep up with the ones I already read.
14. Yes. I was planning to move there. I flew out on September 9, 2001. I didn’t end up moving.
15. Nope. And already have.
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Issa Reply:
August 2nd, 2010 at 10:18 am
@Allyson, Laughing at you. Bono.
DUDE, that is a cheat on the boys names….but I’ll give it to you, cause I know if someone told you that you were expecting more twins, I’d have to come visit you in the pretty padded room.
Snort on the Transformer. Bailey can transform them herself. The joys of being six.
1. Married? Kids? Names and ages? Animals? I mean if you are willing to tell me. I adore names. Yes, three, Belly, Jilly and D. Not real names. One 19you deaf cat, Cally. Real name.
2. If you could have any super power, what would it be? To wrinkle my nose and make stuff happen like I Dream of Jeanie.
3. You’re given 1 million dollars, what do you spend it on? I am way too practical: I’d pay off our mortgage and dump a load into college savings. Then I’d get all new, non-cavity-filled, not-broken, totally white teeth. And travel a lot. Or buy a beach house and plant my ass.
4. You are having twins. Congrats. What would you name them? Your Vasectomy Failed and Yes They Are Yours
5. What’s one thing you miss about being a kid? No chores. Seriously.
6. Where would you like to retire too, if money were no option? I haven’t found that place yet.
7. Favorite cereal? Probably Lucky Charms but my list is long.
8. Autobots or Deciptcons? What the hell are they? I hate sci fi.
9. Who was your first celebrity crush? Who is it now? Barry Manilow. I am O-L-D. Now? I guess the guy on House.
10. Do you have a best friend? More than one? What’s your favorite quality in each of them? My sister. Plus loads of other women that I adore. I love women for best friends though I also have close guy friends too. I love friends!
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11. What is one thing you adore about each of your kids? (or spouse. or pet.) They think I make magic
12. What is your most listened too song on iTunes? Wha? No idea. Barely ever listen to iTunes. Does that make me old fashioned?
13. What’s a new blog that you love? My sister’s.
14. Ever been to NYC? What’s one thing I should see/place I should eat? Loads of times, mostly for work. I like just walking everywhere and soaking it all in.
15. Are you going to BlogHer? Would you like to meet me? Yes and HOT DAMN YES!!!!
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Issa Reply:
August 2nd, 2010 at 12:03 pm
@Fairly Odd Mother, This cracked my shit up: Your Vasectomy Failed and Yes They Are Yours. Am still laughing. I adore you.
DUDE!!!! Four days.
Autobots and Deciptcons are Transformers.
1. I’ve been married almost 11 years, I have three stepsongs (30, 26, 23) and no kids of my own. Unless you count the dogs—Gracie and Penny.
2. If I had a superpower I’d be a mind reader.
3. If I had a million dollars I’d pay off the house and any other bills we had and maybe buy a bitchin’ pair of shoes. Or 12.
4. Twins? Hmm. Emily and Grace (that’s why I named one of the dogs Gracie).
5. I miss the pure joy that kids experience.
6. I would split my time between the Carribbean and a house with a ton of land someplace like Wyoming.
7. Crunch Berries.
8. Hu??
9. My first celebrity crush was either Donny Osmond or Shawn Cassidy. Yes, I’m aging myself. Now, I kind of dig George Clooney.
10. I have two best friends. One of them has been my friend since the first day of high school. We’re the kind of friends who don’t always talk every day or even every month but when we do, we pick right back up where we left off. She’s kind, funny and totally easy going. There’s no BS with her. My other best friend (Lesley at Um…What?) has been like my sister for about 14 years. She is smart, funny, calls me on my shit and has the biggest heart of anyone I know.
11. My dogs are crazy. Gracie is chatty (Samoyeds “Woo-woo” at you). Penny is only 5 months old so she’s got that nutso puppy thing going on. But they’re both so affectionate.
12. I’m in an Annie Lenox phase for some reason, so anything by her.
13. I keep coming across a bunch of cool blogs but never remember to bookmark them so I can go back. Lame.
14. I love NYC. For a while we were going every year—usually between Thanksgiving and Christmas because it’s so beautiful that time of the year. I love NYC best when it’s cold. Go to John’s Pizza on 44th street. I’m sure New Yorkers have their opinions on this, but I think it’s great pizza.
15. Sadly, I am not going to BlogHer this year but if I were I’d totally hunt you down to meet you. In hopefully not a stalkerish way.
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Issa Reply:
August 2nd, 2010 at 12:06 pm
@Mo, Autobots and Deciptcons are Transformers.
I wish you were going. Next year? Actually, I asked Twitter about Pizza and Marinka told me that place too. She lives in Manhattan…so it must be good.
I’m not sure if I’d want to read minds. Sometimes I would. Sometimes I think it would be baddddd and lead to lots of hurt feelings.
1. Married? Kids? Names and ages? Animals? I mean if you are willing to tell me. I adore names. Married with a 16 month old daughter named Genevieve. No fur-babies at the moment
2. If you could have any super power, what would it be? cure cancer
3. You’re given 1 million dollars, what do you spend it on? pay off our student loans and medical bills and then there should be enough left over for next month’s rent
4. You are having twins. Congrats. What would you name them? Bianca and Margeaux
5. What’s one thing you miss about being a kid? Having someone to take care of me – to fix it when things fall apart
6. Where would you like to retire too, if money were no option? I would love to continue living in Seattle – especially if I could live as though money were no option. Also France.
7. Favorite cereal? Captain Crunch Peanut Butter Crunch
8. Autobots or Deciptcons? huh? apparently I’ve been watching the wrong movies
9. Who was your first celebrity crush? Who is it now? then: Shawn Cassidy, Now: Nate Fillion
10. Do you have a best friend? More than one? What’s your favorite quality in each of them? My best friend has the most generous heart. And she inspires me to be a better person.
11. What is one thing you adore about each of your kids? (or spouse. or pet.) Kid – exuberance, husband – sweetness, he’s the sweetest man on earth
12. What is your most listened too song on iTunes? I’m so happy by the Salteens (yes I have a toddler)
13. What’s a new blog that you love? http://freckleonthenose.blogspot.com/
14. Ever been to NYC? What’s one thing I should see/place I should eat? not yet, I can’t wait to go someday
15. Are you going to BlogHer? Would you like to meet me? I would love to meet you, but I can’t make it to BlogHer this year. maybe next year?
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Issa Reply:
August 3rd, 2010 at 4:55 pm
@CoffeeJitters (Judy Haley), Oh yes…cure cancer. Without a doubt.
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1. Married? Kids? Names and ages? Animals? I mean if you are willing to tell me. I adore names. – Most definitely not married anymore. Kids – 4. Alex, Olivia, Isobel and Charlotte. And Sadie, the wonder mutt.
2. If you could have any super power, what would it be? – The ability to make my children fall asleep as soon as their wee heads hit the pillow. Seriously underrated superpower.
3. You’re given 1 million dollars, what do you spend it on? – I’d move out of this horrible apartment into a nice little house. I’d send myself to college, put some aside for my kids and if there was anything left over, I’d donate it to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
4. You are having twins. Congrats. What would you name them? – FOM had the best names, so I’ll just go with Archie and Mehitabel (and anyone who gets that reference wins a high five from me).
5. What’s one thing you miss about being a kid? – Reading under the covers with the flashlight I won from selling so much Camp Fire Girls candy.
6. Where would you like to retire too, if money were no option? – It doesn’t matter, as long as it has a good kitchen and a well-stocked library.
7. Favorite cereal? – I was going to say Crunch Berries but I bought some recently and they’ve tried to make them all healthy and they taste like crap now. So it will have to be Golden Grahams.
8. Autobots or Deciptcons? I have no idea what those are. Can I just say bleu cheese?
9. Who was your first celebrity crush? Who is it now? – First – Shawn Cassidy, even if he does misspell his first name. Now? Oh good grief, so many. Robert Downey Jr. Johnny Depp. Hugh Laurie. And if I were to bat for the other team, Rachel Maddow.
10. Do you have a best friend? More than one? What’s your favorite quality in each of them? – I don’t really have a best friend. I have a lot of good friends but none I’d cal in the middle of the night in a crisis.
11. What is one thing you adore about each of your kids? (or spouse. or pet.) – My kids are funny, each in their own weird way.
12. What is your most listened too song on iTunes? – Bad Romance by Lady Gaga. How embarrassing.
13. What’s a new blog that you love? – well, I just discovered yours, so I guess you qualify. I get a kick out of the Stuck In The 80s blog on the Tampa Bay.com site.
14. Ever been to NYC? What’s one thing I should see/place I should eat? – Yep, lots of times. I like to wander around and look at it all. I love the Chrysler Building beyond reason and any cool architectural detail that jumps out at me will generally get photographed. As for food, cheesecake. I like Junior’s because it has good memories for me, but I’m sure real New Yorkers could point me at something just as good if not better.
15. Are you going to BlogHer? Would you like to meet me? – I am going to BlogHer and I’d love to meet you.
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Issa Reply:
August 3rd, 2010 at 4:53 pm
@Major Bedhead, DUDE. Yes on that super power. How about the ability to make ones toddler sleep in HIS OWN DAM BED. Sigh.
My son is actually Alex.
And while the thought of blue cheese makes me want to gag…I’d still love to meet you.
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1. Single and I have a 3 year old dog named Astro.
2. Any power that would provide me with free money!
3. I would save 1/2, buy a new car and a house.
4. I have baby names totally picked out, you know, for when I ever have kids, but I don’t share those names with anyone. Sorry!
5. No bills!
6. I want to retire to a BIG RV and travel the U.S.
7. Cinnamon Toast Crunch
8. Neither, I have no idea what you’re talking about. #justsayin’
9. My 1st crush was Jordan Knight from NKOTB and now I’m totally in LOVE and will marry Justin Timberlake one day!!! #Icandreamright
10. Best friends are great!!
11. My “baby” Astro loves me unconditionally and that’s the best!!
12. Currently – California Gurls
13. I haven’t had time to find any new blogs lately.
14. I love NYC!!! A Broadway Show is always on my MUST DO list and a hot dog from a street vendor is always yummy!
15. Not going to Blogher, thanks for that reminder!!! LOL Have a blast. I’m still so bummed I’m missing out this year!
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Issa Reply:
August 3rd, 2010 at 4:56 pm
@AmazingGreis, I used to want that…the retire in an RV. But that was mine and Logan’s dream and now I have no idea.
I get the not telling on names. I am very, very quiet about it. Last time? We basically told everyone who asked a different name. Gotta keep em guessing.
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1. Yes? Yes? Ian and Claudia, 6 and 6? Yes, Sid and Klaus – two cats.
2. The force.
3. Hookers and booze.
Fine, visa and travel.
4. Ian and Claudia. Oh wait – more twins? Marin and Jake.
5. Naps.
6. The beach.
7. Count Chocula
8. Autobots
9. Bo Duke. Johnny Depp.
10. Yes, yes. They make me laugh.
11. They make me laugh.
12. “God Hates a Coward” by Tomahawk.
13. ?
14. Yes. I am a huge fan of Le Bernadin if you have an extra $500.
15. Yes, and I have, but I’d love to see you again.
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Issa Reply:
August 3rd, 2010 at 4:58 pm
@Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah, mmmm count chocoula. I need to get me some of that. Serious.
You were the only person who knew what I was talking about…for the transformers question. Guess it’s a, I have a six year old thing?
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(I need a break from unpacking new awesome apartment. And I miss blogging for a few minutes).
1. Single and pets will be two turtles named Georgie and Cayman in honor of my first international vacation I took this summer.
2. Metabolism of the Gods. So I could eat ice cream as much as I wanted and not feel guilty.
3. I’d pay off debt and put the rest in a fund that my parents could live off of for retirement.
4. Today’s choices would be Beatrice and Dmitry.
5. Swimming everyday.
6. A beautiful mountain town with property that backs up to Nat’l land so no one can build on it.
7. Honey Nut Cheerios, but not the real ones, the cheap ones in the bag.
8. Autobots or Deciptcons? I like the shape of the word “deciptocons” so I’ll go with that until I have time to google this.
9. The dude on Sliders. And now it’s Seth Rogen.
10. I have a handful of best friends. Each of their best qualities: #1 sheer kindness #2 Sense of humor only I understand #3 the ability to be my personal Xanax.
11. That my pets are turtles.
12. Proud Mary from the Glee soundtrack.
13.http://milasdaydreams.blogspot.com/ I don’t know how new it really is, but it’s new to me.
14. Yup, grew up a train ride away. As silly as it is I love the cheesecake shop in Grand Central Station. I realize it’s probably a chain but holy cheesecake.
15. I’m not going to BlogHer, mostly because I’ve had to nix the blogging because of work. So now I just read them. But someday I would hope to meet you since we probably live less than an hour away.
1. Been in a relationship for 5 years, we’re moving in together next year, no intention of marriage soon. I’ve got 2 cats- a black boy named Hiro and a little tortie girl named Chonga. I adore names too.
2. If you could have any super power, what would it be? Flying, I bet you could earn a lot of money charging for rides.
3. You’re given 1 million dollars, what do you spend it on? A comfortable life for myself and the boyfriend.
4. You are having twins. Congrats. What would you name them? Girls- Adelaide and Cora-Joan (CJ) Boys- Sean and Christopher. The saddest thing about not planning on children is the lack of ability to use these names, especially the girls.
5. What’s one thing you miss about being a kid? Not having to worry about money.
6. Where would you like to retire too, if money were no option? Oscoda or Manistee, MI. I’ll never leave my Great Lakes State.
7. Favorite cereal? Special K w/ strawberries. And a TON of sugar.
8. Autobots or Deciptcons? I can’t remember from childhood and I didn’t see the movies.
9. Who was your first celebrity crush? Who is it now? First was Christian Slater. Then Kiefer Sutherland. Now, Justin Timberlake or Zac Efron.
10. Do you have a best friend? More than one? What’s your favorite quality in each of them? I have a group of best friends. The boyfriend- he’s cute and very funny. Eric- also hilarious, and loyal. Brad- it’s been so long he’s like a brother, always there for me no matter what. Sean- the bond between us is unspeakable, we always know what the other is thinking and have full authority to make decisions for each other without checking.
11. What is one thing you adore about each of your kids? (or spouse. or pet.) Hiro is THE friendliest cat you will ever meet. He sleeps in my arms at night. Chonga, well let’s just say it’s lucky she’s so beautiful.
12. What is your most listened to song on iTunes? I don’t use iTunes anymore, but it would probably be something by Ben Folds or Eminem.
13. What’s a new blog that you love? Haven’t seen anything new lately, but my favorite blogs are dooce, pioneer woman, and matt, liz, and madeline.
14. Ever been to NYC? What’s one thing I should see/place I should eat? Yes and I love it. You’re lucky you aren’t going in the winter. Just explore and enjoy!
15. Are you going to BlogHer? Would you like to meet me? I am not but have fun!
1. Married? Kids? Names and ages? Animals? I mean if you are willing to tell me. I adore names. Separated. Kids 3- Brandon, Adam and Hannah. Dog- Boston Terrier Lady Bug
2. If you could have any super power, what would it be? I would fly. I am so busy I would love to have more time for me.
3. You’re given 1 million dollars, what do you spend it on?
getting out of debt, a car for sure, vacation and remodel my home, pay off a friends house her hubs had cancer no longer able to work
4. You are having twins. Congrats. What would you name them?
I love this question! So many possibilities Gabrielle and Ethan
5. What’s one thing you miss about being a kid?
I miss being silly and imaginative play
6. Where would you like to retire too, if money were no option? I would have a home in the city that each of my kids lived in so I could see them & be connected with my eventual grandchildren
7. Favorite cereal? currently- Peanut Butter Captain Crunch, I also love Cinnamon Life
8. Autobots or Deciptcons? No clue
9. Who was your first celebrity crush? Who is it now? 1st? I don’t know Andy Gibb? Now I am watching The long version of Pride and Prejudice so Colin Firth at this very moment
10. Do you have a best friend? More than one? What’s your favorite quality in each of them? I have a couple best friends. I enjoy eating out, going to movies, and laughing with them
11. What is one thing you adore about each of your kids? (or spouse. or pet.) Hubs- makes me laugh, B- how he is never embarrassed of me even at 18; he loves me for who I am. A- is very considerate, kind and loving when he isn’t being a 16 yr old; H has energy that never quits, she always strives to make others happy but is confident in herself, she is sweet and caring; LB- loves to snuggle she is a good dog
12. What is your most listened too song on iTunes? notta
13. What’s a new blog that you love? ?
14. Ever been to NYC? What’s one thing I should see/place I should eat? NYC is on my bucket list.
15. Are you going to BlogHer? Would you like to meet me?
Not going to BlogHer. Would love to meet you anytime.
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Issa Reply:
August 10th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
@PB and Jazz, NYC is so worth the trip. now I have even more places that I want to go to next time. It was on my bucket list too. But I’m re-adding it. I can do that, right? Right.
1. Married, 2 kids, Sweet Girl -6, Monster Man -3, 2 goldfish – Sunshine and Rainbow.
2. I would be invisible. Mostly to be able to go to the bathroom by myself.
3. I would pay off my mortgage in live in my house happily ever after. If there was anything left I would pay for my kids’ education.
4. No twins or any more babies in our future. Snip, snip.
5. I miss the lack of responsibility. Not a care in the world. Carefree days and long happy summers. Being an adults sucks sometimes.
6. I would retire to New York City, find myself my favorite deli and have Yankee season tickets.
7. Honey bunches of Oats
8. I don’t know what either of those things are.
9. First crush, Leif Garrett, Now, Mark Harmon and Derek Jeter
10. One best friend, many good ones. Their best quality is that they are loyal, honest, and caring.
11. Daughter is the rule following sweetheart and son is the evil mastermind with a drop dead smile.
12. Right now, Telephone by gaga and beyonce – I. Am. Pathetic.
13. Real OC Mom, because she is an IRL and I adore her.
14. I’ve been to NYC many times. I would see a Yankee game (Derek Jeter’s butt!) and eat at Da Nico’s in Little Italy. Service is spotty, but food is delish. Also H and H Bagel is the best.
15. I would love to meet, but I am not going to BlogHer due to the fact I am not a blogger, just a stalker, I mean reader. I know you will have a blast because you are not the girl to wait for fun to come to you, but you will grab it with both hands. Have enough fun for all of us living vicariously through you! But if you are ever in Huntington Beach, look me up!
Issa Reply:
August 10th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
@Allyson/HBMomof2, I like Stalkers. But dude, next year is in San Diego.
1. Not married, but my sister has a bunny named George and we have a dog named Striker. I’m 22 and teaching so I live at homeeee.
2. The ability to control the elements. Because through that you can do everything else basically.
3. International adoption and a coach bag or two.
4. Eliza and Ruby, Max and Julian, Layla and Jude (but I’d never do that because it’s too music based. even though I really just like the names)
5. The clothing. and innocence.
6. The city. Hands down.
7. Cheerios
8. I think my campers might be able to answer this, because I have NO idea.
9. Shawn Ashmore. Loved him in Xmen/In A Heartbeat. Now: Alexander Skarsgard or Ryan Kwanten from True Blood.
10. THe sister, the mommy, the college roommate.
11. The sis: that we essentially share a brain. The Bro: The fact that he is the nicest boy in the entire world. The older bro: The fact that he pretty much made my HS boyfriend pee himself.
12. I will light you on fire- Golden Shoulders
13. Hmmmm…. I can’t pick one!
14. Lived there for four years. Hmmmm. Do what you can. I love the theater. A lot. MoMa is awesome. I really want to go to MoSex but I haven’t been/don’t know who to go with.
15. Yes and Duh!
1. Married? Kids? Names and ages? Animals? I mean if you are willing to tell me. I adore names. <— Living with longtime boyfriend. No kids yet, but hope to have them. I adore babies & toddlers, older kids not so much unless they’re sweet and well-mannered, in which case I adore them too. Hopefully my future kids will fit in that category!
We do have two adorable furbabies, a maltipoo named Sophie and a tiny, teacup chihuahua named Squeak. Squeak’s name totally fits her.
2. If you could have any super power, what would it be? <— To cure disease. I lost my father to pancreatic cancer. No one should have to suffer like that.
3. You’re given 1 million dollars, what do you spend it on? <— My dream house and charities.
4. You are having twins. Congrats. What would you name them? <— Like you, I love names. I’ve been thinking up my future kids’ names since I was a kid myself. I sometimes doodle ideas when I’m bored. Since I may actually use my current favorites, I think I will leave them unsaid for now.
5. What’s one thing you miss about being a kid? <— My dad. Very much.
6. Where would you like to retire too, if money were no option? <— Hmmm. Not really sure yet. Someplace beautiful, warm, safe, with lots to see and do, great restaurants & culture.
7. Favorite cereal? <— Reese’s Peanut Butter Puffs. I love it as a snack, right out of the box. What’s actually in my cabinet now though, is Fiber One Honey Clusters. Not as yummy, but healthier. Because sometimes I do make adult choices. Which I tend to regret when I get nighttime munchies!
8. Autobots or Deciptcons? <— No clue.
9. Who was your first celebrity crush? Who is it now? <— I honestly don’t remember my first celebrity crush. Now, Ryan Reynolds.
10. Do you have a best friend? More than one? What’s your favorite quality in each of them? <— I have a wonderful best friend. We’ve been best friends for over 20 years. She’s got a lot of qualities that I appreciate, but picking a favorite I’d say her trustworthiness.
11. What is one thing you adore about each of your kids? (or spouse. or pet.) <— My dogs – their absolute adorableness. They melt me.
12. What is your most listened too song on iTunes?
13. What’s a new blog that you love? <— New to me is “Bee and Rose” (http://beeandrose.blogspot.com/) – what a lovely, sweet, courageous and funny woman.
14. Ever been to NYC? What’s one thing I should see/place I should eat? <— Been there twice, but at 12 and 17. So, unfortunately I have no recommendations for you beyond the obvious touristy stuff.
15. Are you going to BlogHer? Would you like to meet me? <— Not going to BlogHer because I’m not a blogger yet. I thoroughly enjoy reading certain blogs though, and am pretty sure I want to start one when I can better commit to keeping it up. If I were going to BlogHer though? I’d absolutely want to meet you there Issa!
Issa Reply:
August 10th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
@Elise, Next year is in San Diego.
I did very touristy stuff. had an absolute blast too.
1. Married with two daughters, 5 and almost 3, their nicknames are Ladybug and Bumblebee.
2. To fly.
3. Pay off our house, and buy a small beach cottage,
put money away for my kids’ college fund.
4.Ryan Patrick, and Aubrey Rose
5. My mom
6. In a small coastal town
7. Captain Crunch Peanut Butter
8. Autobots, I like the good guys
9. Leif Garrett
10.Yes, she accepts me for who I am, I have known her 31 years.
11.Their smiles
12. I still haven’t figured out Itunes
13. It Feels Like Chaos, she makes me think
14. A long time ago when I was 13
15. No, I am still very new at this blogging gig. Although my friend, Carmen is going, she has quite a following.
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1. Married? Yes. Paul. Kids? Names and ages? Autumn (10) and Emily (6) Animals? Yes, Trouble (the cat) and Laci (the dog) I mean if you are willing to tell me. I adore names.
2. If you could have any super power, what would it be? Freezing time.
3. You’re given 1 million dollars, what do you spend it on? Traveling!
4. You are having twins. Congrats. What would you name them? Before or after I pass out from the news?
5. What’s one thing you miss about being a kid? Freedom
6. Where would you like to retire too, if money were no option? Las Vegas or Boston
7. Favorite cereal? Fruity Peebles (did I spell that right)
8. Autobots or Deciptcons? Autobots
9. Who was your first celebrity crush? Who is it now? Kirk Cameron from Growing Pains. Today? Orlando Bloom.
10. Do you have a best friend? More than one? What’s your favorite quality in each of them? Yes I have a best friend, two I would say. They make me laugh more than anyone else.
11. What is one thing you adore about each of your kids? (or spouse. or pet.) I adore my hubby for loving me with my warts and all and telling me that my warts are pretty to him. My kids, when they are sleeping. My pets, the uncoditional love.
12. What is your most listened too song on iTunes? Fire from the Glee soundtrack. Or Here comes the Sun by the Beatles.
13. What’s a new blog that you love? Life isn’t a movie
14. Ever been to NYC? What’s one thing I should see/place I should eat? I went once when I was like 9, I don’t remember much but I would love to go to ground zero.
15. Are you going to BlogHer? Would you like to meet me? Not going, but if I was, I’d love to meet you. I love meeting new people!!!
Issa Reply:
August 10th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
@Janelle, Oh I wanted that freezing time one so bad on Saturday. Truly. I needed a week of Saturday.
in case you’re bored while at blogher:
1. Married? Kids? Names and ages? Animals? yes. yes. scout(8,) jillianne(also 8,) justice(4) & jamison(2 on sunday) those are their middle names. 2 chickens, sunny blue & astrid
2. If you could have any super power, what would it be? ummm…to be super-fast, so i could clean up my house in just a few minutes
3. You’re given 1 million dollars, what do you spend it on? pay off my bills, pay off my house, sell the house & buy a new one with a pool.
4. You are having twins. Congrats. What would you name them?
scout and jillianne
5. What’s one thing you miss about being a kid? staying at the pool all day and only having to feed myself
6. Where would you like to retire too, if money were no option? austin
7. Favorite cereal? frosted mini-wheats
8. Autobots or Deciptcons? autobots
9. Who was your first celebrity crush? Who is it now? michael jackson and i have no idea.
10. Do you have a best friend? More than one? What’s your favorite quality in each of them? mandy loves me and knows me better than most. she accepts me for who i am.
11. What is one thing you adore about each of your kids? (or spouse. or pet.) scout is a beautiful singer, jillianne has shown me tremendous maturity in dealing with minor adversity, justice has the best belly laugh & jamison is unbelievable funny for such a young lady.
12. What is your most listened too song on iTunes? teardrops on my guitar c/o those 8 year old twin girls my top tune is the blower’s daughter by damien rice
13. What’s a new blog that you love? new blog to me? the reimagined jett superior over at alphabetjunkie.com
14. Ever been to NYC? What’s one thing I should see/place I should eat? i love shopping in the thrift stores since everything else is too crazy expensive. no idea on the food since i was broke as a joke when i went last time.
15. Are you going to BlogHer? Would you like to meet me? sadly, no, but if i was i’d definitely want to meet you. i’m banking on west coast next year.
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Issa Reply:
August 10th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
@mommymae, San Diego next year.
It’s almost funny to me how many people who commented had twins already. Ha.
I saved this for when I had longer then 5 seconds to do it. Yay!
1. Married? Kids? Names and ages? Animals? I mean if you are willing to tell me. I adore names.
Married, 1 daughter, Genevieve Sue.
2. If you could have any super power, what would it be?
I think we’ll go with strength. I never feel strong enough.
3. You’re given 1 million dollars, what do you spend it on?
We’ll assume it’s a mill after taxes cuz I’m greedy. Money to parents and sibs. Finish house, start college fund. TRAVEL. Breathe.
4. You are having twins. Congrats. What would you name them?
First, this better not effin happen. I’m having 2 kids, twins were allowed the first time and that’s it. (isn’t it funny how I think I have a say in the matter?) Boys, Thadious and Oliver. (my husband hates those names, but we’ll pretend) Girls, Gwendolyn and Abigail. Undecided on spelling.
5. What’s one thing you miss about being a kid?
The amount of time I had to read for pleasure.
6. Where would you like to retire too, if money were no option?
Somewhere hot and sunny by the ocean.
7. Favorite cereal?
Cinamin (why the eff can’t I spell that?) toast crunch. But I don’t eat it anymore.
8. Autobots or Deciptcons?
Autobots, I like the yellow one that talks through the radio, bumblebee?
9. Who was your first celebrity crush? Who is it now?
Ugh, probably a New Kid. Now, Brangelina, they count as one right?
10. Do you have a best friend? More than one? What’s your favorite quality in each of them?
Yes, one that’s the bestest. She can talk to anyone, but it’s more then just conversation, she makes you feel like the most interesting person in the room no matter what. Plus she always knows what to say.
11. What is one thing you adore about each of your kids? (or spouse. or pet.)
She loves to cuddle me.
12. What is your most listened too song on iTunes?
Sadly, I don’t really.
13. What’s a new blog that you love?
I don’t really have any new ones. But 4 of my favorites are; Is There Any Mommy Out There?, You’ve Got to be Kidding Me, Steam Me up Kid, and Yo Mama’s Blog.
14. Ever been to NYC? What’s one thing I should see/place I should eat?
Nope.
15. Are you going to BlogHer? Would you like to meet me?
Not this year, San Diego is pretty close though, it’s something exciting to think about. I’d LOVE to meet you!
1. Married? Kids? Names and ages? Animals? I mean if you are willing to tell me. I adore names.
Married … 3 kids … no animals (we left the kitty and puppy behind in Ohio … and we can’t keep fish alive) … Terran, Mia, Antonio. 15, almost 7 and just turned 4.
2. If you could have any super power, what would it be?
Invisible Powers
3. You’re given 1 million dollars, what do you spend it on?
A housekeeper, a home in Rome (a small one would do), an account for micro funding for India/Africa, a part of the ocean to grow crabs in just for my dinners, a replacement diamond ring for the one I lost in Delhi, pre-purchase a trip for husb’s and my 10th wedding anniversay AND our 25th, (how much do you think is left at this point?)
4. You are having twins. Congrats. What would you name them?
Olivia and Cameron
5. What’s one thing you miss about being a kid?
Being able to wear clothes that don’t match and go play in the fields for hours.
6. Where would you like to retire too, if money were no option?
Rome
7. Favorite cereal?
Cinnamon Graham Crackers, smooshed in milk
8. Autobots or Deciptcons?
Autobots
9. Who was your first celebrity crush? Who is it now?
Kevin Costner … still is.
10. Do you have a best friend? More than one? What’s your favorite quality in each of them?
I have two best friends … those that know pretty much everything about me and still like to hang out with me. But I have a good crew of CLOSE friends too … Favorite quality is their ability to forgive, be honest and have FUN (acting like no one is looking)
11. What is one thing you adore about each of your kids? (or spouse. or pet.)
Mia – she’s a pushy little broad. I like that
Antonio – he has the biggest heart of ANY person I know
Terran – he is charming … delightfully charming
12. What is your most listened too song on iTunes?
hmmm …. Winter Song by Sara Barielles and Ingrid Michaelson
13. What’s a new blog that you love?
http://simplelovelylife.com (and yours!)
14. Ever been to NYC? What’s one thing I should see/place I should eat?
sorry – to late for this one
15. Are you going to BlogHer? Would you like to meet me?
am planning on going to BH11 …
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