Oak&Toile

Hello there!

My hope is to be UBER productive this week in beginning to study and writing the thesis again. I really need to jump right back into it and finish this bad boy up! Also, I think I'm going to try to sub in our school district as a way to make money and gain some experience. I believe I have a plan. I think. Based on my experience in the school district, I'm probably going to take some classes to become certified. I been wallowing in the fact that I could kick myself for not getting a graduate degree that included certification (b/c I can't really get hired without it - which is a whole different issue, in my book) but that's life, ain't it? I'm hoping to get a specific idea of things and put it to work this summer.
Also, I'm really into watching the primaries for the 2008 Presidential election. I think politics is one of those touchy things to discuss but I think we can all agree, no matter who you're giving your vote to, this race has everyone tuning in and listening - which is great!

In the meantime, a meme.

1. What is your occupation? Hrmm, Student, teacher

2. What color are your socks right now? wool, black & white heathered

3. What are you listening to right now? Aretha Franklin - Greatest Hits

4. What was the last thing you ate? Life cereal with skim milk, best snack.

5. Can you drive a stick shift? My husband would be on cloud nine if he came home and I could drive one - he really wants that! I foresee it in my future.

6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Fuschia.

7. Last person you spoke to on the phone? My mom (my dad is out of town and she's bored!)

8. How old are you today? 25

9. Favorite drink? Diet Coke, water, Cranberry apple w/soda water, red wine, green tea, vodka with limeade.

10. What is your favourite sport to watch? College football.

11. Have you ever dyed your hair? Actually, never. I have a reddish color and just never did it. These days, though, I'm tempted.

12. Favorite reality TV show? Just one! Lately, The Real Housewives of the OC.

13. What was the last movie you watched? I think the Mr. and I watched The Family Stone a few weeks ago. I love it, Mr. thought some of it was cheesy. It amazes me what he takes away from movies sometimes.

14. Favorite day of the year? Well, Christmas, birthday and Valentine's Day are fun but really, that first day of Warmth - when you know it's definitely spring and you can officially drive with windows down. Love those days.

15. What do you do to vent anger? Subject my husband to unnecessary silent treatment. Nice, huh?

16. What was your favorite toy as a child? My Care Bear, Funshine and my Barbies.

17. What is your favorite, fall or spring? Spring.

18. Hugs or kisses? Hugs.

19. Cherries or blueberries? Fresh cherries!

20. Do you want your friends to email you back? I'd prefer it!

21. Favorite dessert? Chocolate milkshake, brownie.

22. Living arrangement? Townhouse, with husband.

23. When was the last time you cried? Sunday. Fighting over arrangement of shelves. Seriously!

24. What is on the floor of your closet? All of my shoes, need closet organization desperately!

25. What did you do last night? Had dinner, watched Top Gear, read some and went to bed.

26. What inspires you? People who know themselves well and are truly genuine in all of their actions.

30. What are you afraid of? Something happening to the people I love. Bad drivers.

31. Plain, cheese, or spicy burgers? Cheese! With all the works, onions, pickles, tomato, lettuce, ketchup, mustard, mayo. I mean if you're going go - go all out!

32. Favorite breed of dog? Aww, ones that have Lab, Rottweiler, Coonhound and a curly tail ;)
I've thought bulldogs were cute too.

33. How many years at your current job? Ha! YEARS. I'm not sure when my life as a student will be over.

34. Favorite day of the week? Thursday.

35. How many states have you lived in? Virginia, South Carolina, New York and Indiana

36. Celebrity crush? Hugh Grant, was on Top Gear and my, what a little Charmer!!! It's the accent.

37. Ever driven a motorcycle or heavy machinery? Hahahaha. No way.

38. Who is your favorite NFL team? Not really right now. I like the idea of being able to drink in the stadium, though, so maybe I'll become a fan!

39. Do you have a house phone that is not cordless? No.

40. 10 inches of snow or 100 degree weather? Hmm, I'm getting used to the snow but I've dealt with 100 degrees and humidity many times. Including our wedding day. Which was an extra special heat wave on the SC coast in August. Even the water was hot. Sweat, sweat, sweat. Oy!