25 Random Things About Me

This has been floating around Facebook for the past few weeks. Here's my take on it:

1. I love French Fries.
2. "The Young and the Restless" is my guilty pleasure.
3. I'd rather be hot than cold; being cold makes me cranky.
4. I never thought that I'd meet some of my best friends while living in Buffalo, NY (that includes Tonja Moss; everytime we talk it is usually non-stop hilarity).
5. I'm super crazy about my Jeep Wrangler.
6. Oldies and old school hip hop are my favs.
7. I quit drinking alcohol in the summer of 2002 to save money and haven't gone back since.
8. My days in grad school were bittersweet, but the TCOM Women got me through.
9. I have a pair of rollerblades and skate as often as I can.
10. I have never traveled outside of North America.
11. I used to be a helluva of bowler; trumpet player too - first chair, thankyouverymuch!
12. I like potatoes, pasta and popcorn
13. Radio is my passion. Love to listen and make great audio.
14. I thought I'd become more tolerant of people, but ... not so much.
15. My daughter is turning into a very wise young lady.
16. Let me sleep and then sleep some more.
17. I began making handmade greeting cards in 2004 or early 2005. It is what keeps me sane. My art therapy.
18. My interest in sports lead to a stint as a radio sports anchor.
19. One of my career highlights was working Superbowl XXXIV: Rams v. Titans in Atlanta and being on the field where all the action was (thanks Duane Walker).
20. My mom is so resilient and more incredible than she knows. I'm really proud of the fact that she has three out of three college grads on her hands.
21. I did not get a driver's license until I landed my first job out of college in Cincinnati. Even when I purchased my first car - a Honda Prelude (stick shift) - I did not have a driver's license. Finally passed the test about two weeks after I got the car after I had sort of learned to work the stick shift. Oh, did I mention that I failed the test once having rolled over one of the orange cones and then seeing my mother's boyfriend wave and yell "nnnnnnoooooooo" in the rearview mirror.
22. My dream trip is to drive across the United States (but not necessarily drive back).
23. I have been blessed to have dated some really good guys though none of them could convince me to settle down with them.
24. My favorite type of movies is comedy. Make me laugh and you have won my heart over. Not really interested in action or thrillers.
25. If I could speak another language it would be Spanish. I plan to learn it throughout this year.

And now you know; at least you know a little more.

Some of my Fav Things - This Week

I like potato chips, but they do not agree w/my skin. I found some Olive Oil chips that are awesome and did not make me break out.

I also like the Lays Natural Chips though my local grocer is often out of them by the time I get to the store (what is up w/that?).

Then my sis introduced me to the Lays Kettle Cooked Sea Salt and Vinegar chips. I like salt and vinegar chips, but if I had a choice, I'd choose plain. W/that in mind, I love these chips! The only backlash is that, yes, they make me break out. Everything in moderation, eh?

Speaking of break out, I discovered something that really works well for me and it is over-the-counter. Love that. It's a Clean and Clear product called Advantage Acne Cleanser (and I don't think that this is the same product that is in the kit) and the spot treatment will zap a zit in no time. There is a back story. I tried one of their spot removal products and it did not work so well and it seemed to be defective. So I called them and told them that. Well, they sent me some coupons for a freebie and other $2 and $1 off coupons. Nice. So I tried the product that I am not hooked on.

Oh and one more thing. I had a hankering for some fruit the other day, but I'm traveling, so having a great deal of fresh fruit that might go to waste was not an option. So I picked up some Fruit Naturals - red grapefruit! Very tasty. I did not read the label for all of the specifics, but boy did it taste good.

Have you had any tasty treats or positive experiences w/any products? Do tell.

Five Things I Like

I was browsing the web and I came across Ali Edwards' blog (actually I have it bookmarked and I check it out every few weeks). Who is Edwards? Well, check out her blog and you will get a general idea. She definitely gets 'cool' points though.

One of the older posts was about documenting the Five Things That You Like. So I thought I'd address the topic myself:

popcorn

sunshine

hip hop music / The Roots

being outdoors

reading

And not particularly in that order. So simple, huh? It doesn't take much to be happy.

TWO Things About Me!

TWO Things About Me!

Two Names I Go by: kimmie and foxy

Two Things I am Wearing Right Now: skirt and camisole

Two Things I Want (or have) in a Relationship: respect and understanding

Two of My Favorite Things to do: read and listen to hip hop

Two Things I Want Very Badly At The Moment: to be a millionaire and always remember to count my blessings

Two pets I have: none

Two things I did last night: watch tv and talk on the phone

Two things I ate today: cereal and soup

Two people I just talked to last: karmen and mom

Two Things I'm doing tomorrow: road trip and listening to the radio

Two longest car rides: from buffalo to new york city and from atlanta, ga to orlando, fl
Two Favorite Holidays: christmas season and valentine's day

Two favorite beverages: water and juice/smoothie

Two favorite TV Shows: "Oprah" and "The Office"

Runnin through the alphabet

I'm indifferent about things like this. I think I need to be in the mood to completely fill them out. It was a nice diversion to reflect ... and consider things.

A - Attached or Single? single

B - Best Friend? Tonnnnnnnnnja is my girl, but so is Baer and there are lots of other male and female friends; love them all

C- Cake or Pie? gimme a pie! I like apple, peach cobbler, and sweet potato

D- Drink of Choice? water!! (w/lemon, please?)

E - Essential Item? the radio

F - Favorite Color? I really like red

G - Gummi Bears or Worms? how about NO gummi bears

H - Hometown? akron, Ohio

I - Indulgence? pedicures

J - January or February? february because winter is closer to being over...

K - Kiss or hug? both, and make it plural!

L - Life is incomplete without? books

M - Make dinner regularly or eat out/take out? I try to make something to eat at home, even if it is a microwave dinner; it's is just too costly to eat out on a regular basis

N - Number of Siblings? two, one older and one younger

O - Oranges or Apples? apples, especially Fuji and Braeburn

P - Phobias/Fears: I don't like cats (and they don't like me either)

Q - Favorite Quote: Too Many to pick from!!

R - Reasons to smile? happy and blessed to be here!

S - Season? Fall; I like to see the leaves change colors

T- Travel abroad or in the U.S.? I like the U.S. because there is sooo much to see (besides I don't have a passport, but for no good reason)

U - Unknown Fact About Me? I don't like voicemail and I don't check it (yes, that means that people leave msgs that I never even listen to ...)

V - Vegetarian or Oppressor of Animals? not fully a vegan, but I don't eat beef or pork

W - Worst Habit? picking at my nails!!

X - X-rays or Ultrasounds? no preference

Y - Your Favorite Foods? french fries, potato chips, popcorn

Z- Zodiac: leo