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Fill in the Blank Friday

Five Question Friday time. For the rules on how to play along go see Mama M.
1. Would you ever vacation alone?
Is there any other way? Really the answer is absolutely. But I never have.
2. Do you go the speed limit?
Isn't that just a guideline anyway? I guess it depends, I do a lot of the time...within like 5mph. Every now and again, I will look at the ole' speedometer, and say "Holy crap! Good thing there's no cop near me."
3. Why did you start blogging/following blogs?
Started because I always read MckMama's blog, and was inspired to do my own. I figured I had enough to share that it would be fun. As for following others, I usually do it because I feel a connection, like I can somehow relate to that person. There have been a couple of ocassions when someone has followed me, and politely suggested that I follow in return. Not my favorite way, but I have, and mostly with good results.
4. Where do you shop for yourself?
I like New York and Co. for a lot of things. For jeans, you can't beat the Gap. Oh, did you mean where do I shop for myself now that I am a haus frau? Hmmm. Target's nice. Sigh.
5. What was the song that you danced your first dance with your spouse to at your wedding...or...what song would you like your first dance to be to?
At our wedding, which was truly the most splendid experience...and I am not being sarcastic, we danced to "I Love You" by the Climax Blues Band. Never heard it? Click the song title, and listen up...it's awesome and fit us so well.

This week, as always, I am also answering Tamara's Fill in the Blank question. This week's is:

For my birthday, the one dessert I want to
enjoy the most is:________

Impossible to answer. Truly, I love all things dessert. So, really just about anything will do. But if it's going to be cake, it has to have buttercream frosting, or it can just go home!

There you have it my friends. Feel like playing along? I say go for it? Don't feel like it? Well, then how about some answers in the comments right here?

Time for Fill in the Blank Friday with The (Un)Experienced Mom. It's so easy, and so fun! Here's the deal, I know there are a lot of Friday hops, memes, etc. out there...but this one is so simple you can do it in conjunction with any of your other favorites. One of the main reasons why it remains an old faithful of mine. Not to mention, she always has it posted early enough in the day that I get get 'er done and get on with it. Won't you please play along with me? Just copy the question and answer it, then link up with Tamara! Let's help her have a great turn out...what do ya say?

Her question today is:

The movie I could watch over and over again is ____________.

Sliding Doors. Ahhh, how I love that movie. Oh, and Tamara, if you haven't seen it, it is right up your alley. Definitely one you should carve out the time to watch! It's got Gwenyth Paltrow and some others who are not as well known. It's about her life unfolding in two directions simultaneously...one direction she makes the morning train, the other she doesn't. Just love it!

Now what about you? What movie can you watch over and over and over ad nauseum? Though I don't have lots of time on my hands, I could always use a good recommendation.

It's Friday! I love Friday because I get a reprieve from having to come up with my own ideas. Usually I participate in The (Un)Experienced Mom's Fill in the Blank Friday, and a couple of times I have done Mama M's Five Question Friday. Since I can't choose one over the other, today I will do both!

The rules for both are pretty much the same. You cut and paste the question into a post of your own, answer them, link back to their respective founders and then link your post up to their blog.

First, The (Un)Experienced Mom's Fill in the Blank Friday. The question this week is:

If I were going to be on a reality television show, I'd be on ________.
I don't think the 10 pounds I have to lose would qualify...but I would totally want to be on The Biggest Loser if I did need to lose that sort of weight. What an amazing experience to be able to absolutely transform your life. I always feel so inspired by what those people accomplish. Plus, I may have mentioned once or twice that I enjoy working out. ;)

Next up is Mama M's Five Question Friday. The questions are:
1. What's your "comfort food"?
2. Do you send Thank You's (handwritten or email)?
3. If you had to be trapped in a TV show for a month, which show would you choose?
4. What is your favorite online recipe site?
5. If you had to choose: "Friends" or "Seinfeld"?

1. What's your "comfort food"?
Dessert! Almost any type...but I prefer baked treats over ice cream (though I do love ice cream too). If it's done right, Creme Brule is the creme de la creme!
2.Do you send Thank You's(handwritten or email)?
Yes, but sporadically. Well, maybe not so much sporadically as only for specific events. For example, when I had my baby shower, I sent them. For Christmas, I don't. Maybe it's because I get gifts for the same people who get them for me, so it's like an even swap...no note required. At least I'm going with that!
3. If you had to be trapped in a TV show for a month, which show would you choose?
Rosanne. That way, when I got back to my own reality, I would appreciate it that much more. Plus I think she's a riot.
4. What is your favorite online recipe site?
Food Network. There is a recipe there for anything, and everything...and so many of them are awesome! In my opinion, it trumps all others.
5. If you had to choose "Friends" or "Sienfeld"?
Hmmmm. I really enjoy "Freinds," but Sienfeld is freakin' funny. "THESE PRETZELS ARE MAKING ME THIRSTY!!"

Now, go do your own post and be sure to link up. Then again, if you don't want to, and you'd rather leave me a comment with an answer or two...no need to twist my arm!

Friday for me means it's time for The (Un) Experienced Mom's Fill in the Blank Friday. Super easy to play along. Just grab her button, cut and paste her question, answer it and link it back to her. As always, I gladly accept your answers right here in the comments as well. To all of you who have been taking part, thanks! Keep it up and we will keep it around ;)

Her question today is:
If I had spare money that had to be donated to 3 charities, they would be _________, _________, and __________.

Here's the thing, I am deviating from the question just a wee little bit. We don't really have spare money this year, but we are already donating to two charities. One I blogged about before. It doesn't actually require extra money, just extra stuff. It is a local charity, and we donated a TON of our gently used toys and clothes to them. It is a children specific charity, and they ensure that all the items go to less fortunate boys and girls. Next, we have put aside some money this year to adopt a family via the Salvation Army. We have been assigned a family of five. It is a single mother and four children. They can't even afford a tree this year let alone any gifts. I feel grateful that we are in a position to be able to help her and her children this Christmas.
Finally, about the third...if I had an endless amount of cash, I would donate again to String of Pearls. I say again because we didn't donate for the holidays, but we have donated to them before. Fortunately we have not experienced infant loss, but can not imagine the pain for those who do/have.

How about you? Do you feel moved to give to any charity? Do you volunteer your time? Do you wait for the holidays or do you participate all through the year?

A big fat thank you, hug and kiss to all of you who participated in this lovely lady's Fill in the Blank Friday last week. If you would be so kind as to do it again, I think I might just love you all a little more.

This week's fill ins are:

The children's show I can't stand is_____________.

But the show I secretly like is _________________.

The children's show I can't stand is unequivocally Sponge Bob Square Pants. I mean, come on! He is a whiny little bast@$d with a laugh that sends me looking for something to shove in my ears.

But the show I secretly like is Curious George. Who doesn't like George? He doesn't talk, he doesn't whine, and his mischievousness is slightly endearing.

What about you? If you don't want to post, then comment here, but be sure to check out what the others said over here. If you do post be sure to link up with Tamara. That way others can see what you have to say too.

Tamara over at The (UN) Experienced mom has brought back her Fill in the Blank Friday. Do me a huge favor...head over to her blog next and participate. If you don't want to do a post, or don't have a blog...just leave her a comment with your answer.

Here is the question she posted today:

The holiday movie I can't live without each year is __________. But the holiday movie I could DEFINITELY do without is _________________.

The movie I can't live without each year is The Grinch. The original animated one. As a child I waited each year for it to air on t.v. Love it.

The holiday movie I could do without is probably Charlie Brown's Christmas. Not sure why. I guess because I really like most of the others. Of all of them, I suppose it is my least favorite.

So there you have it! Now, encourage Tamara to keep Fill in the Blank Friday around by going over and participating.

It's Friday, so that means it is time for (Un) Experienced Mom's Fill in the Blank Friday. I had fun answering last week's question, so here goes round two for me.

If there was a movie made about you and your life, the actor/actress you would pick to play the role of you would be: _______________

Hmmmm. This is a tough one, isn't it? Two come to mind, but one stands out the most. Based soley on her quirky, girl next door personality, I would choose Sandra Bullock. This choice would have nothing to do with looks. Clearly. Just everything to do her personality, which I find most often to be quite endearing. I guess that begs the question as to whether others find me endearing. I suppose when I am not being a pain in the derriere, I can be quite charming ;) *smirk*

I have yet to participate in one of these, as my blog is so new. Seems like fun though, so I thought I would give it a whirl. This great idea is courtesy of this awesome lady. So head on over to her blog to check it out and read more of what others moms have to say on the subject!

Without further adieu...here goes.

The one quality/behavior/thing I say that proves I am turning into my own mother is: ____________

My tendency to become tearful at what seem like the silliest things. I used to give her a hard time because she would cry at commercials. I never used to be like that. Now, I think maybe there have been less than a handful of times that a commercial has made me tear up...but I absolutely have the tendency to become teary whenever something strikes a certain emotional cord. It usually has to do with the parent-child bond. Let's just say, that now I am in a glass house and can no longer throw stones at my own dear Mamma ;)