Because I'm in a Blogging Slump…

Since I’m in somewhat of a blogging slump right now and can’t think of anything clever to post about, I will answer my sister’s request to blog about 7 Things You May Not Know About Me.  I did a list of 100 random facts awhile ago so I’m not sure I can come up with more, but I’ll try.

7 Things I Plan to do Before I Die:

I’m not big on planning so none of these are likely to ever be done, but perhaps if I sit down and PLAN them, I may have a shot.

• Become a fantastic photographer
• Bike across Europe with Ralf
• Start Ralf’s genealogy
• Become a fantastic writer
• Go on a mission with Ralf
• Catch up on my food storage
• Own a beach house somewhere

7 Things I Do Now

• Get up at 4:45 most days to hit the gym.  (I’ve been making it 4 days a week lately)
• Read every night before bed
• Spend time on the computer doing my church job, PhotoShopping, blogging, and Facebooking.
• Watch Biggest Loser with my older kids, Word World with my little one, and The Office with my husband.
• Go to the library every week with Will and read, read, read.
• Answer a billion and one questions from Will all. day. long.
• Cook and Bake.  Thus, the frequent trips to the gym. I love getting my newest copy of Everyday Food in the mail.

7 Things I Can’t Do:

• Sing well.
• Play make-believe.  I must have lost my imagination somewhere between the 2nd and 3rd kid.
• Pass up a bowl of ice cream.  Thus the frequent trips to the gym.
• Remember names.  Only if I write it down or see it written down can I remember a name.
• Keep my car clean.  It is a perpetual war zone of crumbs, crayons, papers, wrappers, books, shoes, socks, jackets, cups, and change.  And honestly, I hardly ever notice anymore.
• Remember birthdays.
• Make pie crust.  I think I’m missing that gene or I just don’t care enough to figure out the secret.

Things That Attract Me To the Opposite Sex:

• Humor – Someone who doesn’t take himself too seriously.
• Sincerity – Don’t like fakers
• Humility – Arrogance is a turnoff
• Eyes – Tell a lot about a person
• Smile – Must have nice teeth
• Hands and Feet – Strong hands,  well groomed  toenails.
• Intelligence – Can carry on a conversation no matter the subject

Things I Say Most Often

• Did you brush your teeth?
• How was school?
• Put your shoes and socks on/away
• Love ya
• Hey! That’s enough!
• Awesome!
• That dumb dog!

7 Celebrities I admire.

Since I can’t think of any celebrities I admire I decided to change this one to:

7 Celebrities I’ve met or run into:

• Andre Agassi – Ran into him at a BYU Football game in the early 90s before he cut his hair.
• Wilford Brimley (the Quaker Oatmeal, Cocoon, diabetes commercial guy)- His brother was married to my aunt so we spent one July 4th at his house watching movies and doing fireworks.
• Steve Young – Met him and his family several times at our good friend’s house when we lived in California.  They played together for the 49ers.
• Jim Belushi – Saw him this past July in the Dallas airport.
• Nia Vardalos – Shopping on Rodeo Drive when we went to LA to see Wicked last year.
• Molly Shannon, Regina King, John C. Reilly –  We sat behind them at the screening of Year of the Dog at the Sundance Film festival 2 years ago.
• Huey Lewis – Was sitting at a table across from us at Lark Creek Cafe in Walnut Creek a couple of years ago.  His daughter now works at my little sister’s boutique.

7 Favorite Foods:

• ice cream – Peanut butter and chocolate to be specific
• donuts – Krispy Kremes (fresh and hot)
• pumpkin pie – with real whipped cream
• Good n Plenty – must have for the movies
• Whipped cream – a shot straight from the can is best
• Cupcakes – Sprinkles in Newport Beach
• Edamame – With salt. Unfortunately I haven’t found anywhere to buy fresh ones here in Idaho.

Gee, looking at this list, it’s no wonder I’ve never been able to go off sugar for longer than a week.

Now I’m supposed to tag 7 people for this post but, I’m not going to.  I’ll leave it up to you.  If you’re in a blogging slump like me and feel the pressure to post SOMETHING, but having no inspiration for ANYTHING, use this as a writing prompt.

Have a great day!