Lindsey tagged me in this game, Jay is working late and so here I am, at work "working" and answering all these questions! It seems better than going home to my empty, and messy house! Plus I really am getting work done!
Rule #1: the tagged person must write their answers on their blog and replace any question they dislike with a new question formulated by themselves.
Rule #2: tag 4 people to do this quiz; they cannot refuse (ok, so nothing bad will happen if you don’t participate but I would love to see your answers). The tag-ee must state who tagged them.
1. If you have pets, do you see them as merely animals or are they members of your family?
We don't have any pets, but my childhood was full of them. While they were important and definitely a part of who I was they were animals, although I wouldn't move without them!
2. If you could have a dream come true, what would it be?
In many ways I am living my dreams right now, but I dream of owning a house (a goal after Mat. leave), and finding balance between my family and the rest of my life (work, commitments, etc.).
3. What would you do with a billion dollars?
That is a lot of money... and it could and would do a a lot. I would share with family and friends, pay off debt, buy a house, travel a bit, give to some great causes that are close to my heart, buy a smart board for my classroom, and still have too much left over to know what to do with, I would let Jay help me spend it, which means he would choose some sport related things to build/give to.
4. What helps to pull you out of a bad mood?
Sleep (no word of a lie things always look better in the morning), uplifting music, praying (mostly for my attitude to change), and talking to my mom who puts things in perspective.
5. What is your bedtime routine, with your kids?
No kids, yet, but for now it involves putting my heat bag in the microwave, washing my face, brushing my teeth, putting on PJ's, taking the heat bag out of the microwave, taking my vitamin, positioning my three or four pillows and heat bag carefully in strategic positions, reading, and finding a comfortable position.
6. If you are currently in a relationship, how did you meet your significant other?
Technically we met at camp (but we were not courting, there is no courting at BCBC!! :), but it wasn't until we were set-up that we even thought about each other in a romantic way. Our first date was with my family, apparently they didn't scare him away...
7. What kind of books do you read?
All kinds, I love books, in fact I own way too many! Right now I am into easy reads, fiction that I don't have to think about a ton, and can put down when my eyes get tired. On my night stand right now I have The Giver, What To Expect when your expecting, and Baby: the all-important first year.
8. How do you see yourself in 10 years?
I will be 39 then... baby will be almost 10, and in fourth grade! YIKES!! I hope to have more than one child, be working at the job I love, and spending time with family and friends. Really I want to be open to whatever great opportunity gets put in front of me, and follow His guiding, the future will unfold as it does. For the first time in my life I am okay with how things are, and so i am not anxious about what the future holds. A nice place to be!
9. What’s your fear?
Other than heights!? Failure, not doing something well enough...
10. Would you give up all junk food for the rest of your life for the opportunity to see outer space?
Before I started teaching about Space I would have said no without a second thought, but as I have learned about space in makes me curious and so maybe i would be willing to give up junk food to see that part of creation.
11. What’s the first thing you do when you wake up?
Turn off my alarm clock and hope to wake up on my own in 10-15 minutes; most of the time it works, on the days it doesn't i end up in a little bit of a rush :)
12. If you could change one thing about your significant other, what would it be?
That he would talk to me when I am mad at him.
13. If you could pick a new name for yourself, what would it be?
I like my name, even though there are a ton of Sarah's.
14. If you had to choose between six months of sun or six months of rain, what would you choose?
Sun, rain gets annoying!
15. If you could only eat one thing for the next 6 months, what would it be?
Hmmm... pineapple! I eat 1-2 pineapples a week, I love it!
16. What is the thing you enjoy about blogging the most?
Not sure, in fact if i could think of a new question I would replace this one!
17. Do you prefer salty or sweet foods?
Depends on the day... usually salty.
18. What items are in your purse right now?
Wallet, lip balm, hand lotion, random pieces of paper, junk that I should throw away... I wish my cell phone was!
19. If you had to choose between vacationing at the beach or in the mountains where would you go?
Can't I have a little bit of both! I love the mountains for skiing and sense of wonder, but lying on the beach sounds relaxing right about now!
20. What do you watch on television that you know you should’t?
Absolutely! Too much, really it isn't what I watch necessarily, but rather that I watch too much! It is my biggest, most problematic addiction!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
One Day Closer to You
Every night as I fall asleep I think we are one day closer to meeting Baby Boaz, and that makes me happy (even if my day sucked). We are now in the 30th week, which means (unofficially) that we have 10 weeks left. In my world ten weeks flies by! Of course baby makes me aware of his or her presence on a regular basis, mostly in the evening and through the night. He/she is getting stronger because he is now able to wake me up (I have to think of it as training for the future). Every evening as I watch TV I enjoy watching my alien stomach as it rumbles and rolls. Of course I miss sleeping a solid 9 hours every night, but I think that might be a thing of the past for the next year or so. Sometimes I marvel at how in love I can be with someone I have never met, how he/she dictates my life and how I wonderfully excited I am to meet this little one!
My birthday was last week, and it was made very special by people in my life. My husband (who listens well and knows that I cheap-out on myself) bought me a pretty pink I pod nano. It even has my name engraved on it. I really wanted an mp3 player (but probably would have bought myself a cheap one) so that when I am at home I can listen to music when the baby is sleeping, or when we go for a walk. Of course shopping for music is fun too!! My students planned a surprise party (of course the balloons and streamers that they put up the day before gave me a clue something was up). They made yummy cupcakes (with whip cream icing in white and pink, yup they know me well), and together created a lovely gift basket full of stuff I really like. It was a very nice day. I kept thinking to myself “this year will be the most life changing one yet”.
My second quarter report cards are done, after a long weekend of work and a very early Monday morning to finish them up. I might have one more set to do before the baby is here... but that worry is for another day. This month is full of events at school. My class (sans me) is going curling twice, I am hanging out with the grade 7 and 8’s while their teacher takes my class. Jay will do the instruction at the rink. It is I love to read month and I have challenged my students to read at least 30000 pages as a group. The reward gets bigger at 45000 and 60000. This morning as they each came into class they grabbed their books, it was the quietest morning ever! Hopefully the goal will keep them all focused!
My parents have flown off on their February trip. They spend most of the month at the condo down south (my brother, sister and neice will join them for a week as well**), and I am a little jealous! Today at lunch I tried to put my snow pants on before going outside with my kids... yeah I think that I am done with that, I am just a little too round these days. So instead my legs froze in the -30 wind chill! Luckily my jacket still fits me!
**Joel, Ash, and Meeks, if I don't get a call that I need to be in Mesa ASAP for something that would be wonderful, I am not sure I can even fly! No Weddings, births, etc. please!
My birthday was last week, and it was made very special by people in my life. My husband (who listens well and knows that I cheap-out on myself) bought me a pretty pink I pod nano. It even has my name engraved on it. I really wanted an mp3 player (but probably would have bought myself a cheap one) so that when I am at home I can listen to music when the baby is sleeping, or when we go for a walk. Of course shopping for music is fun too!! My students planned a surprise party (of course the balloons and streamers that they put up the day before gave me a clue something was up). They made yummy cupcakes (with whip cream icing in white and pink, yup they know me well), and together created a lovely gift basket full of stuff I really like. It was a very nice day. I kept thinking to myself “this year will be the most life changing one yet”.
My second quarter report cards are done, after a long weekend of work and a very early Monday morning to finish them up. I might have one more set to do before the baby is here... but that worry is for another day. This month is full of events at school. My class (sans me) is going curling twice, I am hanging out with the grade 7 and 8’s while their teacher takes my class. Jay will do the instruction at the rink. It is I love to read month and I have challenged my students to read at least 30000 pages as a group. The reward gets bigger at 45000 and 60000. This morning as they each came into class they grabbed their books, it was the quietest morning ever! Hopefully the goal will keep them all focused!
My parents have flown off on their February trip. They spend most of the month at the condo down south (my brother, sister and neice will join them for a week as well**), and I am a little jealous! Today at lunch I tried to put my snow pants on before going outside with my kids... yeah I think that I am done with that, I am just a little too round these days. So instead my legs froze in the -30 wind chill! Luckily my jacket still fits me!
**Joel, Ash, and Meeks, if I don't get a call that I need to be in Mesa ASAP for something that would be wonderful, I am not sure I can even fly! No Weddings, births, etc. please!
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