Five Things Friday

Yesterday was Valentine's Day, and some of you might not be into it, but then again some might be! When I was in school I always seemed to have big evening exams that fell on Valentine's Day, if it was a weekday. Maybe those professors were among those who did not like it haha! Anyway, however you feel about it, here are some Valentine's Day related questions for you:

1. My idea of a fun date would be to spend some time outside with my boyfriend, or stay in and make a nice dinner. At least that's what it would be right now! Or if we were talking about the first stages of dating, we would have to be doing some sort of activity on the date - I find just going out to dinner on actual "dates" and trying to make small talk really awkward haha!

2. I wear pink (red/pink) more often. I love both colors! I think I usually wear pink more often, but lately I've kind of been in the mood for red.

3. Favorite romantic/romantic comedy movie? Hmm...I haven't watched a lot of them recently, but I really liked Crazy, Stupid, Love! And shirtless Ryan Gosling is always a plus, right?

4. An awkward dating moment I had was when once I went on a lunch date with someone I had met online who turned out to be nearly 2 feet taller than me. Not that that necessarily means it would never work, but...the guy was nice and we parted on friendly terms, although there was an unspoken mutual agreement that we would never see each other again! 

5. For Valentine's day I prefer to do something relaxing and low-key. It seems like Brian and I have a tradition of exchanging cards and small gifts, he makes this certain shrimp dish for dinner that I really like, and I like to make a heart-shaped cake.

**My favorite thing from around the web this week is: What a great way to decorate with a ladder!

Have a great weekend!

I hope you find time to celebrate something you love in your life!

Five Things Friday

I read these icebreaker questions on line and thought it would fun to make today's FTF icebreaker themed, for those awkward moments at a party where you have nothing to say to the people around you, ha!

1.  If someone's underwear was showing would you tell them? This really depends on the circumstance, if they were wearing jeans and their undies were slightly showing I probably wouldn't bother telling them, also some guys or girls like to show their underwear it seems...so you never know if they are doing it on purpose or not.  BUT if they were wearing something like a skirt and their skirt was stuffed in their undies I would definitely tell them!  

2.  If you discovered a new island, what would you name it and way? I would name it DD, in honor of my nickname!  I think it has a nice ring to it, picture it..."I really want to vacation in DD!"

3.  At a movie theater, which armrest is yours? BOTH! Nah, I usually share, I'm not sure which one is "mine" just whichever one is open I suppose. 

4.  What do you think Victoria's secret is? Her age! 

5.   Would you have one of your fingers surgically removed if it guaranteed immunity from all major diseases?  Definitely!! I don't want to get some crazy disease, I rather be fingerless than having to worry about all those diseases!

**My favorite thing from around the web this week are these giant valentine's day posters! I totally want to have one printed and take pictures with it on random streets!  I especially like the star one :)

Have a great weekend everyone!

Five Things Friday

Here in Corvallis this year, a plastic bag ban passed, so at larger stores we have to bring our own reusable bags or pay 5 cents for paper bags. Of course, it is also a good excuse to start hoarding a fun variety of reusable grocery bags. This made me think about bags and purses too, so that's what this week's blanks are about!

1. The bag I'm using right now is a sort of hippie slouch bag with flowers on it - this one in fact. I needed one with a long strap so it wouldn't fall down when wearing all these winter coats! 

2. I prefer (small/medium/big) bags. It depends on my mood, but I usually need medium ones to carry everything I need. I always having to dig around so much to find anything is in really bags too haha!

3. Something I keep in my bag no matter what is chapstick, and spare tampons, lol!

4. What's in my bag: Aside from the items mentioned above: my snake-print wallet, a pouch containing various stores' club/rewards cards, my cellphone charger, a pair of gloves, an umbrella, a pen, and a napkin from Quiznos.

5. A bag on my wishlist is this one I just saw on Pinterest! I'm not sure where it's from, but the lace, the key, the chain...everything about it is so perfect!

**My favorite thing from around the web this week is: this amazing snake painting video my dad emailed me lol!

Happy February everyone!

Five Things Friday

Blast from the past.  I recently finished reading "Ten Years Later" by Hoda Kotb, a definite must read, if I must say!  It follows the lives of 6 individuals and how they survived the most astonishing mishaps.  It's really inspiring and puts things into perspective, we've all been in situations that we feel we can never get out of but eventually and things get better with time.  Based on my love of the book, today's FTF is "Ten Years Later" themed.  Be sure to play a long and link your blog in the comments below, I would love to read some of your Five Things Friday.

1.  Ten years ago I was a senior in high school, I was taking a full load of classes while doing some IB (International Baccalaureate) prep.  I was totally stressing out that I had to take all of my IB exams in the early spring!

2.  What has changed the most about me the last 10 years is how comfortable I am with myself.  I was so awkward and self-conscience in high school.  I feel so comfy in my own skin now and I am definitely less hard on myself.

3.  Something I miss about 10 years ago is not having to work!! It was nice not having any responsibilities :)

4.  If I could go back 10 years I would let my younger self know that you're never going to please everyone, the only person you have to please is yourself. 

5.  Where I want to be in 10 years is married (since I'm getting married later this year, ha!), maybe have 1 child and have a stable consulting business.  BUT, most importantly I just want to be healthy and happy and I wish the same for those around me.

**My favorite thing from around the web this week is these inspiration socks! They are so silly but hey who wouldn't want to wear socks with secret inspirational messages.  Picture it: you can be sitting at your desk knowing that inside those shoes are some socks that are routing for you!  I totally want a pair, or hey maybe I can make my own ;)

Have a great weekend everyone!