Saturday, January 28, 2012

11 Randoms

Here are the rules:
1. Post these rules
2. You must post 11 random things about yourself
3. Answer the questions set for you in their post
4. Create 11 new questions for the people you tag to answer
5. Go to their blog and tell them you’ve tagged them
6. No stuff in the tagging section about you are tagged if you are reading this. You legitimately have to tag 11 people!


I got tagged four times, first by Christina at Lace it Up and Run


Randoms

1.  I check the Lululemon website daily sometimes and stare at the skirts and wish I could afford to buy them all.  I love running in them that much. I have three of them so far.  These are the ones I want next.


 2. I hate the dentist.  I used to love it, but then I didn't get  numbed up very good one time and he had to give me another shot.  Now the thought of the needle going in my mouth FREAKS me out, plus everyone know redheads and the dentist do not get along.  When I heard that I felt so validated!  Redheads with are more likely to have a certain gene that makes them more resistant to pain medication.

 3. I am drinking grape Zipfizz right now and then going to go for a run as soon as I finish this.


4. Four years ago I was pregnant with my baby girl.  I nursed her until she was over 2 and a half years old.  I know some people thought she was getting too old too still be on the boob but some nurse much longer and she was an extremely healthy little girl and smart.  I like to think it was the breastmilk :)  i wish I could have nursed my son longer but I was pregnant with my daughter and wasn't gaining weight like I was supposed to.
5.  Having kids has made me a better runner and running makes me a better mother.  No one can convince me otherwise.

6. I was a huge tomboy when I was younger.  My brother and I would play "buddies"  he was Mike and I was Tex.   We would have all sorts of adventures.  Me and my sibs also played Little House on the Prairie and the Sacketts a lot.  So much fun when you have a whole ranch for a back yard.

7.  I love love love playing cribbage but my husband won't play with my anymore... he says I gloat when I win.

8.  It sounds so cliche but I knew when I met my husband in the bar that I was going to marry him, even though he had a girlfriend at the time.  I was supposed to be meeting a guy for drinks when I ran into Rance again at the bar three months later.  The guy was late and by the time he showed up Rance and I were discussing when we were going to have our first date.  

9.  My husband proposed to me nine months later at Lake Louise in Canada..so beautiful!  This picture was right before he proposed.
10.  I used to have a Shi-Tzu named Louise.  I miss that little dog.  She disappeared one night.  She really liked to get muddy!



11.  I swore I would never marry a rodeo cowboy or date another one after I got out of college.  In my defense I did not know my husband was a saddle bronc rider until our second date and by then I was a goner.







Here are my questions:


1. Favorite dish/food?  T-bone steak, baked potato and CAKE
2. Favorite singer?  Right now I love the Zac Brown band, Josh Groban and Enya. 
3. Chick flick? Thrillers? Scary movies? Love scary movies but then I get too freaked out, so chick flick.
4. Favorite beverage?  Mandarin Orange tea by Celestial Seasonings
5. What's your typical/usual daily outfit?  Running clothes :)  or jeans and a tee
6. What's your usual workout outfit?  Right now tights and a long sleeve shirt, in the summer a skirt and a tank
7. Pet peeve? People who do not chew with their mouth closed and people who bite their fork.
8. Introvert or extrovert?  Introvert
9. What do you always have in your grocery cart? Yogurt, greek yogurt
10. Your best trait?  I am open minded, I believe in the best in people when I first meet them
11. Your worst trait? I can be a little lazy with the housework and I am not always very organized.


I am not going to tag anyone because I am lazy and because I think everyone has been tagged.  Also this Zipfizz is making me antsy instead I challenge you to answer one question.

1. Would you rather run in rain or heavy winds?
2. Coffee or tea?
3. Are you obsessed with Lululemon too even though they are overpriced?
4. Ever been outside the US?
5. What is your dream location?
6. Favorite song right now?
7. One thing you hate about running?
8. Favorite book of all time?
9. Can you swim or are you a doggie paddler like me?
10. Do you burn candles with wicks or prefer the wickless ones like Scentsy?
11.  Favorite candy?

44 comments:

  1. Ha. I was tagged for this already too. I'll pick a couple:
    3) LuLu, I just don't get it. There are so many comparable fitness apparel choices for less money. Then again, I've never owned anything from the store. I'm actually afraid to start!
    9) I was on a swim team by age 6. No doggy paddling for me :)

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  2. I saw you pinned those skirts and I'm salivating over them. SO cute!

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  3. normally all the skirts I see for lululemon are SUPER SHORT (I'm 5'11) The purple / periwinkle you posted actually looks long enough to where I won't be showing my goods while running- adore

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  4. My brother and I used to play Little House too! And explorers/archeologists when we visited my cousins who lived in the country.

    1. Before moving to Nebraska I would have said heavy wind. Now I say rain because running in winds of 25+ is just demoralizing.
    4. I've been to Russia, Germany, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Mexico.
    7. I hate that my nose runs continually and gets rubbed raw and sometimes bloody, especially durin the winter.

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  5. It is cliche because it is SO TRUE! I felt exactly the same way when I met my fiance! Well-actually my first thought was "Oh boy am I in trouble!" but it was that gut feeling that I just knew. We have since moved heaven and earth to be with each other (long story) and I can't wait to wake up to him every single day!

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  6. Run in the rain
    no coffee or test
    lululemom; too pricey and girly
    Jamaica
    I honestly thing I would be super happy living at the beach
    Pitbull is my running music of choice
    I hate blisters!
    V.C. Andrews Flowers in the Attic
    Scentsy
    ALL Candy is good : ) snickers, fruit snacks, anything with peanut butter

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and daily mile!

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  7. 1. Would you rather run in rain or heavy winds? It rains here all the time so I guess heavy winds. I think pressing against the wind would be challenging!
    2. Coffee or tea? Coffee all the way. Obsession :D
    3. Are you obsessed with Lululemon too even though they are overpriced? Honestly, no. I read this horrible write up about them and it totally turned me away from LuLuLemon. Up until then though, I totally loved their stuff!
    4. Ever been outside the US? Yes I have :D
    5. What is your dream location? Tuscany, Italy
    6. Favorite song right now? Stronger by Kelly Clarkson
    7. One thing you hate about running? The soreness!
    8. Favorite book of all time? Gone with the Wind, hands down :D
    9. Can you swim or are you a doggie paddler like me? I can swim. Used to be a fish growing up
    10. Do you burn candles with wicks or prefer the wickless ones like Scentsy? I used to be a candle fein until I found Scentsy :D
    11. Favorite candy? M&Ms

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  8. You should check out the game "Crib Wars" - it is like cribbage meets snakes and ladders. It might get your hubby to play cribbage again!

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  9. I am seriously SO in love with those running skirts, especially the blue one. They've both been up on my Pinterest page for weeks. Can Lululemon just sponsor me already?!?! And I also love cribbage. :-) Happy Saturday!

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  10. Those skirts are so cute! I seriously thought your pregnancy picture was you with a basketball in your shirt! Wow you really only got bigger in your belly. I gained 50 lbs. all over with both my pregnancies and no I don't have pictures of it. I would rather run in the rain. I don't like the wind.

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  11. I too go on lululemon all the time to covet all the pretties. And I met my husband in a bar as well, and knew from the first few sentences that he was who I wanted to spend the rest of my life with!

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  12. Your engagement location is stunning!

    Rain, although in heavy rain you'd have to drag me out of the door!
    Tea - up to six cups a day.
    Not really - never tried running in a skirt...
    Never been TO the US!
    Quite partial to the south eastern coast of France (just as it touches Spain).
    Erm... Can't think of any songs right now! I prefer to listen to BBC radio 4 which is a talking station with news, documentaries, radio plays, etc on it. Old before my time!
    Getting myself out of the door!
    Night Watchmen (by Terry Prachett).
    I love to swim.
    Real candles - although they stained to walls of my last house :-S
    Dairy Milk or a Crunchie bar.

    :)

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  13. I have never owned a Lululemon. I am too cheap to spend that much on a running outfit!

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  14. One thing I hate about running is injuries. I don't get sidelined often, but it's no fun when you are.

    I've been to Scotland, Norway and London, all last year.

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  15. Your engagement location is great! My husband proposed to me on the Continental Divide just west of Denver.

    1. Would you rather run in rain or heavy winds?
    Rain (as long as it's not also 20 degrees).

    2. Coffee or tea?
    Tea! And if you come down here sometime, we can go tour the Celestial Seasonings factory. Gotta love the mint room!!

    3. Are you obsessed with Lululemon too even though they are overpriced?
    I'm not. They have a store in Boulder, but I'm scared to go in there because everyone who works there looks like they live on wheatgrass and do yoga and Pilates all the time.

    4. Ever been outside the US?
    Yes! Several countries in Europe (Ireland is my favorite), Russia (live there a year--not the European half!), China (hiked the great wall w/ my future husband), Costa Rica, Canada and Mexico.

    5. What is your dream location?
    Ireland--I'd love to do one of those multi-day treks where you walk/run all day, then stay in cozy B&Bs at night.

    6. Favorite song right now?
    "Brand New Day" Trevor Hall

    7. One thing you hate about running?
    That I'm not faster!

    8. Favorite book of all time?
    The Lord of the Rings

    9. Can you swim or are you a doggie paddler like me?
    I can swim, but I don't like it very much.

    10. Do you burn candles with wicks or prefer the wickless ones like Scentsy?
    Wicks!

    11. Favorite candy?
    Combos of chocolate and peanut butter.

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  16. Ah, Lake Louise... have been there so many many times and it is still one of my favorite places. We have done all the big hikes there and have also spent Christmases in the Chateau both with and without our dogs... always a wonderful time no matter what the season. So glad it holds a special place for you.

    Loved reading this fun post, Christy.

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  17. The color of the water in that photo of you at Lake Louise in Canada is breathtaking! So beautiful.

    I really enjoyed reading your randoms and questions! Fun :) I was tagged for this today and I'm excited to play along. First, I'm going to answer your questions!!!

    1. Would you rather run in rain or heavy winds?
    Rain. Boo wind.
    2. Coffee or tea?
    Either or. Depends on my mood I guess.
    3. Are you obsessed with Lululemon too even though they are overpriced?
    I have never looked at any Lululemon gear.
    4. Ever been outside the US?
    Yes, to Canada. Montreal and to Niagara Falls & Toronto.
    5. What is your dream location?
    Paris. Or New York City. I love NYC.
    6. Favorite song right now?
    Um, I don't really have a favorite. Recently I've been listening to Classic Rock n' Roll more than anything else.
    7. One thing you hate about running?
    The laundry! LOL.
    8. Favorite book of all time?
    Wow. I'm not sure I have one. I love to read. I think it would be a tie between The Five People You Meet In Heaven or The Shack or To Kill A Mockingbird.
    9. Can you swim or are you a doggie paddler like me?
    Doggie paddler!!!
    10. Do you burn candles with wicks or prefer the wickless ones like Scentsy?
    I have never tried Scentsy but I do have some wax pods from Gold Canyon and some wick candles too. I am really bad about remembering to use them though!
    11. Favorite candy?
    Definitely a tie between Hershey Kisses and M&Ms.

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  18. 1. RAIN - I'm an Oregon native, what do you expect?! (plus wind is the absolute worst)
    2. Neither - I don't drink coffee or tea. I mostly just drink water or milk, occasionally I'll throw some OJ in the mix.
    3. Don't have any Lululemon anything, so right now I'm not obsessed with that brand.
    4. Never been outside the US
    5. Dream location is Australia. Don't know why, but I've always always wanted to go there.
    6. Favorite song - sad story but I can't think of a favorite. If I was running right now I probably would have one. But since I'm not, and I hardly listen to the radio or music in general, don't have a favorite. Unless you go back in time - anything by Linkin Park!
    7. I hate that I inevitably get injured. I just want to be able to run without aches or pains.
    8. Favorite book? I'm not a huge reader, but I'll go for the scriptures.
    9. I can swim, but I can't breath when I swim!
    10. I have the wickless kind
    11. Favorite candy - butterfinger or kitkats... and peach rings.

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  19. 1. Would you rather run in rain or heavy winds? Ill take the rain anyday over the wind but Im getting better with the wind. I just have Shawn drop me off so I can run WITH the wind back home.
    2. Coffee or tea? Neither...diet Pepsi...terrible, I know.
    3. Are you obsessed with Lululemon too even though they are overpriced? No but only cause I cant afford to buy anything to even get started.
    4. Ever been outside the US? Yep, Ireland....went horseback riding there in 2006..AWESOME!!!
    5. What is your dream location? Ireland or Alaska.
    6. Favorite song right now? Rolling in the Deep by Adele
    7. One thing you hate about running? Not being able to do it with my family. Funny, thats often my favorite thing about running too.
    8. Favorite book of all time? Hmmm....Wicked
    9. Can you swim or are you a doggie paddler like me? I CAN swim but I dont LIKE to swim.
    10. Do you burn candles with wicks or prefer the wickless ones like Scentsy? Scentsy.
    11. Favorite candy? 3 Musketeers.

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  20. I am LOVING the Zac Brown Band right now, too!! Oh and seriously -- my boyfriend bites his fork/spoon AND IT DRIVES ME CRAAAZY!!

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  21. I am equally obsessed with Lululemon!! I just saw those skirts in person last week. SO NICE!

    I am excited that you were proposed to in Canada!!! That's so fun :)

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  22. I love that you got engaged in CANADA :D YAY!!!! and you are such a cute pregnant lady....also breastfeed however long you want.

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  23. You are too cute in that preggo picture :) Stunning, actually :)

    My favorite food is Prime Rib. I should look into Team Beef, dont you think?

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  24. I loved reading all your random facts. I used to love Little House on the Prarie, the books and the show!

    I will answer a few questions. My favorite book is Les Mis or A Room with a View. I used to be a doggy paddler, and a bad one at that, until I signed up for my first tri. I really love that I learned to swim and it is a great thing to do for crosstraining. I love swimming the day after a long run. I totally recommend learning to swim...and also doing a tri!!

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  25. I'm a teacher, so I don't follow directions well...I'm answering all 11:
    1. Would you rather run in rain or heavy winds?
    RAIN! love the stuff!!
    2. Coffee or tea?
    Coffee- in fact, I just had another one (this time with Kahlua)
    3. Are you obsessed with Lululemon too even though they are overpriced?
    Yes, I would LOVE for my wife to wear one ;)
    4. Ever been outside the US?
    Yes! To Germany and France (got to see the TdF!) and to China twice (once for sight seeing, once for adopting!)
    5. What is your dream location?
    Anywhere with my family, but somewhere with trails nearby
    6. Favorite song right now?
    hmmmmm...I'm really loving Adele right now...
    7. One thing you hate about running?
    Two Words: Nipple Chafing
    8. Favorite book of all time?
    Wow...tough one...Way of the Peaceful Warrior was excellent. I really don't have one that is an absolute favorite! I LOVED the Legends of Drizzt series by R.A. Salvatore
    9. Can you swim or are you a doggie paddler like me?
    Swim, but I hate it!!! Which is why I gave up tris...
    10. Do you burn candles with wicks or prefer the wickless ones like Scentsy?
    Wicks!!
    11. Favorite candy?
    When I ate candy, my favorite was Skittles. I haven't had any in over three years.

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  26. I don't really know anything about Lululemon except that I think the hoodies are super cute.
    I would definitely choose rain over wind.
    One thing I hate about running is showering all the time- what can I say? I'm lazy.

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  27. Wow, that lake picture is absolutely stunning!

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  28. You are absolutely adorable pregnant! And not pregnant, too, of course. :) When I'm pregnant I somewhat resemble the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man.

    I am so out of the loop so I actually haven't been tagged but I do enjoy reading everyone else's tags! Ha ha!

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  29. I have not done the random post but here are a few of mine. I have not visited Lululemon online or in person maybe I should those skirts are cute! I do not drink coffee or tea. As a reading teacher I could never pick one book!! I have never been outside of US unless you count Toronto for a day. My fav candy are york peppermint candy or almond joys!

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  30. Thanks for doing this. We do have a few things in common. And that picture of you pregnant, I think it is kinda cool that your belly was set a little lower than my boyfriend's cousins. Kinda cool to see the variation. I am assuming that's your baby's room in that picture. I like how it isn't all "babified" - you know .. coordinating colors, animals, etc.

    My favorite candy is Peach Rings but the good kind. :)

    I burn wicked candles when I am sitting in the room and turn on the Scentsy when I am all around the house.

    I am avoiding going onto Lululemon's website. I love the crops I got but I am still having a difficult time spending money like that. Maybe I will get the next one during Christmas time :)

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  31. That Lulumon skirt is super cute!

    Coming for someone without any kids, I've heard that the breastfeeding thing is really only abnormal by American standards. In some other countries, mothers may breastfeed much longer. I say, good for you!

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  32. I answered your questions and made some of my own over at my blog.

    I can't say I'm big on luluman, mainly because it is too expensive, but my big thing is Reebok. I have a few of their things and will probably get more since they have an outlet that's pretty close to where I live.

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  33. I enjoyed learning more about you! I would much rather run in the rain than in the wind! In the morning, I must have coffee, but I usually have a cup of tea in the afternoon while I'm working. This is especially necessary in the winter because my office gets so cold.

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  34. I loved learning so many awesome random things about you :) I hear ya on the pain tolerance thing about Redheads - I have the same problem with it.

    4) Ever been outside the US? I've been blessed to study abroad twice (Nicaragua & Strasbourg, France) & go diving throughout the Caribbean.

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  35. I've heard that about redheads, and also heard the opposite--that we have a higher tolerance for pain. I love that you nursed til 2.5... I wanted to make it til 2, but my daughter weaned herself around 14 months. Def agree with you on the running-kids connection. And to answer a question, I'd say the thing I hate about running is that it requires recovery time. I'd love to be running every day, but my body doesn't agree with me. :)

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  36. I love that you were a tomboy growing up and now you're obsessed with running skirts!

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  37. I am reallly not much of a swimmer, but I'm working on it. I'm totally a doggie paddler!

    I LOVE the photo of you and your husband at the lake, you are so gorgeous. You were then and you still are now!

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  38. you guys played "the Sacketts" that is awesome!

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  39. 1. Would you rather run in rain or heavy winds? Rain
    2. Coffee or tea? Coffee
    3. Are you obsessed with Lululemon too even though they are overpriced? I covet it, haven't got any yet though.
    4. Ever been outside the US? Canadian, so yes. But also: England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Italy, Holland, Germany, Jamaica, Venezuala, Dominican Republic....but I've never been to Disney World.
    5. What is your dream location? Victoria, BC
    6. Favorite song right now? Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5.
    7. One thing you hate about running? Nothing
    8. Favorite book of all time? Outlander
    9. Can you swim or are you a doggie paddler like me? Like a fish...it's depressing that my swim leg in a tri is the only one I do well.
    10. Do you burn candles with wicks or prefer the wickless ones like Scentsy? no candles
    11. Favorite candy? Caramilk...I hoard them when I go to Canada.

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  40. I did this cuz I thought it would be fun. :)

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  41. you so need that purple lulu skirt and that lake is beautiful!!!

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  42. Those skirts look just like something you would wear!

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  43. I love that pregnant picture of you :) I'm still nursing little Miss C...she just turned 3. Go, us :)

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