ABC's of Me...

Wendy at Red Boots posted her ABC's of Me and I thought it
would be fun to do one myself.  Here goes!

Age: 53

Bed Size: California King

 

Chore you hate: I hate washing windows!

 

Dogs: I love dogs, have always had them, but don't at the moment.  My friends and my sister have dogs, so I get my doggie fix from them.

 

Essential start of your day: Waking up and doing some stretches,
then coffee or espresso, oatmeal and a banana.

Favourite Color: Purple is my all time fave! Blue and Garnet are my fave colors to wear.

Gold or silver: I am a silver girl all the way! 

Height: 5'7 1/2"

Instruments I play (or have played): Piano, Guitar, Recorder (not too good, however)

Job Title: My main career title has first and foremost been MOM.  I am also the Executive Director of Everyday Matinees for Seniors Non Profit and a Research and Data Analyst for a CPA.  The true title being JILL OF ALL TRADES.  Whatever needs to be done, I'm your gal!!  haha.

Kids: Two awesome kids.  Matt - 30 (on Weds.) and Stephanie - 20

Live: I am a Valley Girl (San Fernando Valley) Encino, California

Mom's Name: Coralyn ( it's a combination of two names)

 

Nickname: Cath, Cowboy Sam (when I was a kid.)

Overnight hospital stays: Twice - when I had my two kids.  Knock on wood!

Pet Peeve: Being late. 

Quote from a movie: "You're supposed to be the leading lady in your own life, for gods sakes" - The Holiday.

 

Right or left handed: Right.

Siblings: An older sister and  brother. 

Time you wake up: I am an early bird every day - around 7ish.

Underwear: Of course!

Vegetables you dislike: brussel sprouts 

What makes you run late: I am always early or on time. If I'm late it's because of the other people that I am with or a flat tire.

X-rays you've had done: Teeth, foot, head, arm, chest

Yummy food you make: Snickerdoodles

Zoo animal: I would have to say Giraffe

Ok now, it's your turn if you so decide to take this challenge!

Have a FABULOUS day!

xxoo

tag, i'm it....

Nicolette of Simply Colette has tagged me with this honor of revealing more of myself to you all.....so i'll give it a try...:)

1. What books are on your favorite shelf?

Maeve Binchy - Night of Rain & Stars, Tara Road, Scarlet Feather, to name a few...Sharon Owens - Tea House on Mulberry Street, A Tavern of Maple Street, The Ballroom on Magnolia Street, are my faves. C.A.Belmond - A Rather Lovely Inheritance & A Rather Curious Engagement. My Nancy Drew collection (that I am starting to read again), and my prized Victoria Moran books - Creating a Charmed Life, Younger by the Day & Living a Charmed Life.

2. What DVD's are on your favorite shelf?

I am a definite romantic comedy girl! No apologizing for that one. I DO NOT watch any sort of scary movie at all, so don't try to get me to. haha... I have so many - but my go to movies to cheer me up are: You've Got Mail, Under the Tuscan Sun, Shall We Dance (reminds me of my dad), The Holiday, Amelie, Serendipity, The Philadelphia Story and White Christmas to name a few. I am also a big fan of old movies and musicals. After I finish this, I am going to watch Holiday with Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn and You Can't Take It With You with Jimmy Stewart (this last one, my daughter just watched in her History of Cinema class and loved it...I haven't watched it in years, so am enjoying a Saturday Matinee with myself).

3. What are your two favorite cookbooks?

I'm not a big cookbook person. I have always clipped recipes out of magazines, or from my sister as she has some really great basic dishes and easy to make food. I have my handy Betty Crocker that I have had for nearly 30 years and a wonderful book called Food for Friends with alot of really cool recipes....(my son and his wife gave this to me a few years ago.) Now, I get alot of recipes online from the Food Network - Giada and The Barefoot Contessa are my faves!

4. Select 1-3 recipes you would cook for guests.

1. Salmon sauteed in a lemon garlic sauce, broccoli, or mushrooms and spinach sauteed and brown rice.

2. Baked Rosemary Chicken

3. Some sort of chocolate dessert - either pudding or souffle. This time of year - Pumpkin Pie, chocolate chip cookies or snickerdoodles!

5. What will we be drinking that's available.

I would have some white and red wines, San Pelligrino, Sparkling Cranberry Juice, Baileys & Coffee and Espresso Martini's or Cosmos....:)

Ok I'll give you 10 more facts about me:

1. I am my happiest when I am in a bookstore that has a coffee shop, my home away from home.

2. My favorite flowers are Daisy's

3. I am not a pack rat at all - but I live with one.

4. My two favorite jobs ever besides my nonprofit were at Barnes & Noble and a Landscaping Nursery.

5. Iused to rock climb, but am very afraid of heights, so I cried alot! haha

6. I have 52 first cousins on my dad's side. He was the youngest boy of 12 kids - 6 boys and 6 girls. On my mom's side, I have 6 cousins. They live all over the country.

7. I like to sing and dance, but no one really wants to hear me or see me, so it's usually when I'm alone.

8.I love to go places by myself....to the movies or out to breakfast, lunch, dinner or shopping...I just enjoy it so much!

9. I am the baby of the family and my sister says that I got away with everything.

10. I do my best thinking in a tub filled with bubbles and candles all around...

I am not going to tag anyone in particular, but I would really like to know more about blog friends that stop by here, so feel free to give it a shot and please let me know! Thanks Nicolette!

(photo via here)