I thought it was about time for a non-baby post, and in an effort to distract myself from the fact that my maternity leave is rapidly coming to a close, here are some Things.
7 people I’d like to meet:
>Emily Henderson – the HGTV host, whose style I love and who seems totally cool.
>Christy Nockels – an amazing singer and worship leader, and someone I’ve always admired.
>Kristin Chenoweth – the singer and actress who I’ve had a girl-crush on ever since I saw her on Broadway.
>Derek Webb & Sandra McCracken – a husband and wife, both musicians I love, and even though I’ve technically met Derek I’m convinced that my husband and I could be friends with the two of them if we were able to hang out.
>Beth Moore – I’ve been to so many of her Bible studies in person, she’s had a tremendous effect on my faith, but I’ve never met her in person.
>Robert Downey, Jr. – just have to put one of my celebrity crushes here on principle, even though I probably don’t really want to meet him to ruin the image I have of him.
>Too many bloggers to count – you are all lovely and I wish you’d all move to Texas!
7 places I’d like to visit:
>Italy – number one on my list for the history, scenery, and FOOD.
>California coast – we’d love to drive the entire west coast, and were actually planning a trip before I got pregnant.
>Appalachian Trail – I’ve wanted to hike parts of this after reading A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson.
>Chicago – I’m a fan of big cities and this is one I haven’t made it to yet.
>Australia – my third-grade pen pal is from here, so I’ve always wanted to visit.
>Greece, again – I went with a friend in 2003 and it was the best vacation ever.
>Yellowstone National Park – my husband’s family has been on trips here and they all rave about it. Plus I’m a nature-lovin’ gal!
7 things I’d like to make:
>An advent calendar – I own the fabric to the one pictured, but I have no sewing machine to put it together.
>Thanksgiving dinner – although cooking an entire turkey terrifies me.
>A whole bunch of cards for every occasion, especially birthdays.
>An encouragement box for my husband.
>A map to hang and pin the places we’ve visited.
>A square foot garden.
>Lots more babies!
7 things I’d like to own:
>A bigger cloth diaper stash (how sad that this is the first thing I thought of).
>Boots: UGG classic talls & riding boots. Fall approaches.
>Cooking supplies: griddle, glass food storage, hand blender, jelly roll pans, pizza stone, dutch oven, & plenty more since I’m just getting into cooking.
>New carpet – this really should be at the top of the list.
>Pretty bedroom furniture, instead of the TV-trays-as-nightstands and heavy bachelor dresser.
>Dining room table & chairs, since it would be nice to host more than two people and have them be able to sit down to eat.
>A cardigan in every color – the Jackie sweater by J. Crew is perfect.
7 things that annoy me:
>Beeping sounds – I swear I hear IV pumps in my dreams.
>Smoking – just, ugh.
>Clutter – I start to feel claustrophobic when there’s too much of it.
>Asymmetry – one of my OCD tendencies.
>When the dogs bark for no reason, especially when it’s quiet and MOST especially when the baby is sleeping.
>Door-to-door solicitors, which is against our neighborhood’s policy. I hardly ever actually answer the door.
>Unnecessary cursing. I understand if you are using it to express a point that cannot be said any other way, but it should be reserved for those situations that need emphasis.
7 films I love:
>Tombstone – a classic Western, and every time I watch it I lament the fact that Val Kilmer got fat.
>Braveheart – I don’t know if I can think of a better story.
>Best In Show – hilarious, especially for dog lovers.
>Spaceballs – a childhood favorite.
>Moulin Rouge – love the visuals and the music.
>Pirates of the Caribbean – a comfort movie.
>Secretariat – my newest favorite, and an utter feel-good film.
7 things that delight me:
>Fat, furry animals always cheer me up.
>A magazine coming in the mail.
>When my husband brings home a treat for me (I love that he loves to spoil me).
>Baby smiles – really the best thing ever.
>Taking a walk on a pretty day – this hasn’t happened in a LONG time and I miss it.
>Cracking open a new book – such anticipation.
>My morning oatmeal and coffee – looking forward to this every morning makes it much easier to get out of bed.
7 favorite songs:
>”Shameless” by Garth Brooks
>”Stay” by Lisa Loeb
>”Suitcase” by Over the Rhine
>”Jealous of the Moon” by Nickel Creek
>”Sunday Morning” by Sandra McCracken
>”Candle in the Wind” by Elton John
>”For the Longest Time” by Billy Joel
7 funny words:
>nibble
>bumfuzzle
>rumpus
>pickle
>cahoots
>poodle
>blubber
