1/31/2012-Who Do You Want To Be?

In my wise old age, I have learned that everyone has problems, no matter how rich, skinny or beautiful they are! I want to be me...but the me that has it all figured out! I want to be the me that has finances in order, big savings account, healthy diet, in shape, stress free, joyful! The me I want to be will always be a work in progress, but the fun is in getting there!

1/30/2012-What Do You Want To Forget?

I would love to forget the taxes that I almost filed! The amount I owe is definitely forgettable! I think I will "forget" about it until April 15th!!

1/29/2012 - What was the last TV show you watched?

Scorned! John's new show. It even showed him sitting at the bar in the strip club holding some dollar bills. Amazing.

But before that it was Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Love them! I think when I move back to SD we should start the RHOSD. It would surely be a hit.

1/28/2012- How do you describe home?

Home to me is wherever I am comfortable and have my cozy bed of course!

1/27/2012- What Art Movement Best Describes You Today!

Say what?? Well I know very little about art and honestly care about it even less! So I googled "art movements" and boy are there alot! I would identify today and most everyday with the Pop Art movement. I love me some pop culture...so I guess this works!

1/26/2012-Today You Needed More...?

Today I needed more Willpower! The sandwich, chips and cookie that I ate for lunch was more points that I am allotted in an entire day! How could I pass up free Panera Bread! Oh well, tomorrow is another day to be strong!

1/25/2012-What Makes You "You"?

There are a few things that I think make me the person who you all know (and love!) Don't eat strange foods, knows lots of unimportant trivia, not assertive, shy, uncomfortable in unfamiliar settings, funny, good memory, minimal willpower, fickle. What a combo!

1/24/2012-If you were going to start your own company, what would it be?

I would want to start my own event planning company and bakery. I really love planning parties and doing things to make them special! Maybe someday once I am financially secure, I can take on this adventure!!

1/23/2012-Do You Need A Break? From What?

Yes! I do need a break from responsibility! (Don't we all). As Jackson cries in the background, Cheese howls at the sound of tears, Jerm yelling at the dog and the newest mess surrounding me! I need a break from reality! This is nothing new, a common occurrence, I think
The dream of a break might almost be better than the actual vacation! Maybe this is why Thursday is my favorite day of the week...the anticipation of all that the weekend might hold ...and it never lives up to my hype!

1/22/2012-Are You Seeking Adventure or Security?

I am currently seeking security. I want things to feel stable and secure before I begin to seek out adventure! Now, I have never been a particularly adventurous person, but maybe once I feel like certain parts of my life are in order...I might feel comfortable taking on some adventure. P.S. That game gave me a heart attack...glad Jerm is 300 miles away right now!

1/21/2012 - What are you looking forward to?

Today? The beer and cheese restaurant we are going to try out tonight with friends and John's show Scorned premiering tonight on Discovery ID. Should be racy!

This year? Lots of weddings (unfortunately not my own but...), lots of fun, travel, bachelorette parties, dresses and festivities!! Can't wait. : )

1/20/2012-Are You Holding A Grudge? About?

I don't think I am holding a grudge at all...but maybe there is something repressed deep down inside! I will think about this further! I tend to hold onto to grudges against myself for mistakes or bad decisions I have made...should probably give that up!

1/19/2012-List Three Things You Ate Today.

Banana for morning snack, artichoke at dinner and my after dinner treat will be some berry rainbow sherbet! Cant wait til Jack goes to bed so I can enjoy it!

1/18/2012-What Was Peaceful About Today?

Today was peaceful at work because my boss and several others are out in Mayi, so I have some peace and quiet with no one bothering me! I also had a peaceful dinner with a couple co workers...that is definitely rare!

1/17/2012 - Do You Owe Anyone Money? Does Anyone Owe You Money?

Well this was really yesterday's question, but since it seems Kristina was under the influence of something, we are doing a swap a roo!
As of today, I currently owe many different financial institutions various amounts of money! Credit card, student loans, insurance...ahh the list goes on! I owe some of you money I am sure that I borrowed along the way! I don't think anyone owes me money...I wish the California lottery did!

1/16/2012 - What's the oddest thing you are wearing today?

A headband. Didn't want to do my hair today so the headband holds my bangs back so I don't look like a total hobo. Also wore flip flops around the house because I can't wear them outside and miss them so.

1/15/2012- On a Scale of 1-10, Rate Your Lunch Today.

I will say mine was a 6. It was the other half of the burrito I had yesterday. So reheated in the microwave didn't do it any favors!

1/14/2012 - Are you a leader or a follower?

Others may have their own opinion, but I think I am both a leader and a follower at times. When it is something that I care about, I think I get a little bossy and thus become a "leader" (or maybe more of a tyrant). But if I don't have an opinion one way or the other, I am more go with the flow and therefore a follower.

1/13/2012 - Where Do You Want To Travel Next?

Always on my list are Austin, New York and San Francisco (not exotic, I know, but pieces of my heart are there!)! I had the pleasure of going to each last year and had so much fun! I really want to go to Hawaii or Mexico and just relax! Don't think that will happen this year! The next place I will be traveling to is Las Vegas!! Who knows, if I strike it rich there...maybe I will get to make my travel dreams come true!

1/12/2012- What is your favorite accessory?

Well I think all know what a great accesorizer I am! Ha! Since I never wear them, I guess I would have to say my favorite is my wedding band and engagement ring and diamond earrings. All items that Jerm bought for me and they rarely come off!

1/11/2012 - Today you lost...

Today I lost $20 to the Girl Scouts of America which equals 5 boxes of cookies. One however was purchased for charity so it makes the other 4 acceptable.

1/10/2012 - Write Down Something That Inspired You Today.

I have lost 5.6 pounds so that was my inspiration for today! When I want to eat sweets that someone brought to work, that number (however small), encourages me! I also watched Guy Vs Rachel and it inspires me to cook!!

1/9/2012 - Was today typical? Why or why not?

It was typical up until 3 of our 15 employees quit - one being my boss. She is the most senior in the agency (besides the owner) and then it is me in my department so this could get interesting. Change can be good but I have the feeling it is going to be crazy!!

Some Bachelor and a salad for dinner... typical Monday. :)

1/8/2012 - What Song is Stuck in Your Head?

I need some Soulja's in here, where they at??!! I heard this song yesterday for the first tine in forever and woke up with it in my head this morning! Such a good song...also fitting since B had her baby!!

1/7/2012 - You are Lucky; How so or not so?

I am not sure how much I believe in luck - I tend to think that everything happens for a reason. But yes I know that I am lucky/blessed/fortunate etc as well as all you others on this blog. I read a stat yesterday that really put it in perspective for me: an individual with an after-tax salary of just $34,000 per year ranks among the richest one percent in the world; half of the world's richest 1% are Americans. Not that money is everything but to live in one of the richest countries means access to healthcare, food, affordable housing and a higher quality of life.

So to be born in this country, to have the job I have, the friends I have, the family, the life (the list goes on) I would say that I am pretty darn lucky. 

1/5/2012 - Today was tough because...

Today was tough because I am planning two fancy work dinners (one in Maui!), and I don't get to go to either!! All the food and fun makes me so jealous!! Who is up for a tropical vacay!? It was also tough because Jack found his " lost" Spiderman suit right before school and wanted to wear it...tears were a flowin'!

At What Restaurant Did You Last Eat?

1/4/2012 - What Was The Best Part Of Today?

For me, the best part of today was my walk at lunchtime for two reasons; 1) It was so great to get out of the office and actually get some exercise. I have had a pair of shoes at since for two years and today was the first time I have used them in forever! I feel like I conquered something...I hope to keep this up daily, and 2) San Diego really is beautiful. I realize how much I take living here for granted. For some reason, I usually get annoyed when people post pics of a sunset or sun on the bay on FB or otherwise proclaiming how beautiful it is here etc...but today I totally got. Me walking in my work clothes, passing by obvious tourists with their pale skin..made me smile on the inside. I felt like they looked at me and envied me, because this was my view on my lunch break!
The Super Lotto drawing is in 10 minutes...so maybe my day will get even better!!

What Are You Reading Right Now?

1/2/2012 - Can People Change?

Day 2 and already a deep question!
I do believe people change, but I think the core of who they are will always remain the same and is determined at an early age. As much as I would like to be more outgoing and social, the core of me will always be shy, insecure and unsure. I can try and "change" how I am for certain situtations, but that will always just be me.
I should have mentioned that one of my missions is to post here each day...some questions will probaby be very mundane, but I think the fun is in how we answer them! Tough to be philospohical with a 2 year old next to me drooling chocolate cookies!

1/1/2012 - What Is Your Mission?

This is something I have been thinking about a lot lately, probably because a New Year always brings hopes of new beginnings, new adventures, happiness and success! My mission for 2012 is to sweat 15 times per month, lose the excess weight I have been talking about losing for 10 years, become (almost) debt free, be a better mom, wife and friend. This doesn't sound very deep, but my mission is simple, execution is the hard part! Someone I work with said, "Dreams without action are just hallucinations"..so true!! What's your Mission?
-Shannon

How It Began

Q & A a Day. 365 Questions - 5 Years - 1,825 Answers. I came across this book and thought it would be the perfect gift for some of my nearest and dearest. As an extension of the book, I started this blog so we could all post, read and laugh about our answers! There are 8 of us that can post here and of course anyone can comment! Hope you all find this fun! Love you all!

-Shannon