Favorite Foods

May 7, 2017 --> 10 Favorite Foods

I LOVE food, I really do. So, this post I will share my 10 favorite foods!! This is a bad post to do when Im hungry (these are in no particular order).

1.) There is nothing wrong with a good ole' grilled cheese sandwich.

2.) Macaroni and cheese. Although I am more of a Velveeta shells and cheese person.

3.) A nice grilled burger.

4.) TACOS!!! Well, any type of Mexican food.

5.) Fruit (surprisingly I do eat it). Granny smith apples, peaches, oranges, bananas, strawberries, pineapple, grapes.

6.) Chocolate- who doesn't love chocolate?!

7.) Homemade Alfredo- whether it is shrimp or chicken- my alfredo is amazing.

8.) Yogurt with granola and fruit all mixed together

9.) Breakfast burritos

10.) Peanut butter and Jelly sandwiches

I could keep going, but the list would have slowly made its way to the fast food favorites and I don't want that lol.

What are your top favorite foods?

-h

My Personality Traits

May 6, 2017--- Top 3 Personality Traits Im proud of

(I am almost caught up, so please bare with me).

If I had to pick the top 3 personality traits that I am proud of, I would have to pick...

1.) Sarcastic --> I am the biggest sarcastic smartass I know. I have a mouth like a sailor and I will tell you how it is...and very be blunt about it. I don't know if I can contribute that to how I was raised, or if it was something that was just "self taught". But, sarcasm is my second language.

2.) Warm --> I have a very bad habit of putting other peoples happiness before my own. I always do what I can to help others in any way that I can. I do have a big heart and I hate hurting people.

3.) Relaxed --> I am super relaxed. I go to the beat of my own drum. I will do things on my own time. I don't need to wear makeup everyday (nothing wrong with just adding some eyeliner and mascara and GO). I don't mind wearing leggings and sweatshirts, but I can also dress up when needed. 

I could go on with all the traits that I am proud of but the challenge only called for 3 :-)

What are some personality traits you are proud of?

-h

Guilty Pleasures

May 5, 2017....Lets talk Guilty Pleasures

Everyone has them. Do we tell others? Maybe or maybe not. Maybe you think you will be judged by yours....or people will think your "not normal".....whose normal anyway? (refer to my first blog post).

What exactly is a "guilty pleasure"? A guilty pleasure is something, such as a movie, television program, or piece of music that one enjoys despite feeling that it is not generally held in high regard. 

So, with that said, I guess I do have some guilty pleasures. 

Since I started my job in January...I love Lucy and The Golden Girls are my morning tv programs. I crack up while watching those shows. 

I could also eat the crap out of a big tub of Coldstone ice cream- particularly the chocolate peanut butter. 

I may have one too many phone cases than the average person has for their phone, but that is why this is my guilty pleasure and not theirs. 

Whats yours?

-h

Earliest Childhood Memory

May 4, 2017....my earliest childhood memory.....

Well, I don't know if its bad to say, but I cannot think of one. Some people remember things back when they were like a year old, but I cannot remember that far back. I do have memories but I believe I was older.

I remember spending a Christmas with my Great Grandma, Great Aunt and all my other family members, and I got a barbie doll with long blonde hair. On our way home, I just remember sitting in the back seat and brushing the barbies hair. 

I remember eating glue in my Kindergarten class (I am sure I'm not the only one that ate glue)!!!

I remember flying to California by myself to visit my dad. 

I mean, I have lots of pictures when I was younger, but I don't remember them. I have a picture of myself in Kindergarten with some classmates and Santa was there. I look at the picture but cannot remember it.

What are some of your childhood memories?

-h

Whats in a name??

May 3, 2017 Challenge...Meaning of my name.

Yeah, my name is Holly. Whats your name? Have you ever wondered what your name really means? I had an idea growing up and once I got older, I understood more. 

Origin: German

Meaning: A unisex name, meaning "like a dove" and "who lives at the sign of the dove". Alternatively referring to the Holly tree, and a popular name for children born around Christmas time.

I AM A JUNE BABY!!! What was my mother thinking???? Why couldn't I have been like a...Stephanie, or Megan, or even SUMMER! 

When I introduce myself to people this is how it goes typically. "Hi, my name is Holly"; "Holly huh"; "Yes, Holly, like Christmas"; "Oh ok". Like, they finally get my name after I reference it to Christmas! 

Yes, that is a Holly tree. As a tradition, holly sprigs are hung on doors for good luck! Bet you didnt know that! I sure as hell didn't. 

Emotional Spectrum: Not confrontational, but prefers to accommodate. 

Personal Integrity: Her reputation is beyond reproach

Personality: A laugh is worth a thousand groans

Relationships: A few close friends are all she needs

Travel & Leisure: Her job supports her hobby

Career & Money: Her career will be the most rewarding part of her life.

So...what does your name mean?

-h

20 Facts about me

May 2, 2017 Blog Challenge.....

20 facts about me....oh give me a break! I will do my best.

1.) I am a natural blonde

2.) Im literally blind without my glasses

3.) I fart! (everyone does it)

4.) I was raised with morals and respect

5.) I have a phone case obsession

6.) I am not big on reading books that much

7.) I do pick my nose...BUT I DONT EAT IT!!

8.) I can eat Mexican food EVERYDAY

9.) I am a nail biter....especially when I don't have acrylics on

10.) Im actually shocked I made it 1/2 way with facts

11.) My 4 children are all adopted and all siblings

12.) I do like being spoiled

13.) I keep all my emotions inside (negative ones) until I just snap

14.) I am an Apple girl

15.) My go-to movie currently is Cast Away

16.) I cry at the ASPCA pet commercials

17.) I currently have 7 pillows on my bed

18.) I have 9 tattoos and 6 piercings (more to come)

19.) Im literally scared to step into Sephora for fear of spending too much

20.) I am a free spirited person. I sometimes care too much. You either hate me or love me.

-h

May 1, 2017 ---> Introduction

Today I am starting a 31 day blogging challenge where I will blog everyday for the month of May....and to be honest, as I write this, its already May 5! So, I am behind, but I will catch up. HAVE FAITH!!!

Todays challenge is Introduction. 

Introduction to what? Myself? Oh lord! I really do hate talking about myself- I feel no one cares, but here I go anyway.

My name is Holly. I am 33 years old (almost 34). I currently reside in Western Washington. I have 4 amazing children. Their ages are 16-girl, 15-boy, 10-girl, and 8-boy. My babies have my heart, and although I did not birth them (yes, they are all adopted) they mean more to me than anything else in the world. 

I work full time for a company that supports developmentally disabled adults, I am a support staff (but hoping to advance up in the future). I have a handful of ladies I work with and let me tell you- they are a hoot!! I just love working with them! Im looking into going to school. I have always wanted to be a nurse, and working for my company has just reassured me that nursing is what I want to do. 

In my free time.....well, the time I do get- Im trying to learn ASL on my own. My company gives support to deaf clients, and we also have deaf staff that work with them, so learning ASL is a must (for me it is). I love to shop....purses are my vice. 

Well, I think that is enough for an introduction. If you want to learn more about me- just follow the blog.

-h